Add 21/56 and 21/25
21/56 + 21/25 is 243/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
21/25 = 21 × 56/25 × 56 = 1176/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1400 + 1176/1400 = 525 + 1176/1400 = 1701/1400 - 1701/1400 simplified gives 243/200
- So, 21/56 + 21/25 = 243/200
In mixed form: 143/200
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