Add 25/21 and 21/35
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 21/35
25/21 + 21/35 is 188/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
25/21 = 25 × 5/21 × 5 = 125/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Add the two like fractions:
125/105 + 63/105 = 125 + 63/105 = 188/105 - So, 25/21 + 21/35 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105
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