Add 21/42 and 16/25
21/42 + 16/25 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
21/42 = 21 × 25/42 × 25 = 525/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
16/25 = 16 × 42/25 × 42 = 672/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1050 + 672/1050 = 525 + 672/1050 = 1197/1050 - 1197/1050 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 21/42 + 16/25 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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