Add 25/2 and 15/21
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 15/21
25/2 + 15/21 is 185/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
25/2 = 25 × 21/2 × 21 = 525/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
15/21 = 15 × 2/21 × 2 = 30/42 - Add the two like fractions:
525/42 + 30/42 = 525 + 30/42 = 555/42 - 555/42 simplified gives 185/14
- So, 25/2 + 15/21 = 185/14
In mixed form: 133/14
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