Add 21/75 and 25/36
21/75 + 25/36 is 877/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
21/75 = 21 × 12/75 × 12 = 252/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
25/36 = 25 × 25/36 × 25 = 625/900 - Add the two like fractions:
252/900 + 625/900 = 252 + 625/900 = 877/900 - So, 21/75 + 25/36 = 877/900
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