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Add 25/27 and 21/49

25/27 + 21/49 is 256/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    25/27 = 25 × 49/27 × 49 = 1225/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    21/49 = 21 × 27/49 × 27 = 567/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1323 + 567/1323 = 1225 + 567/1323 = 1792/1323
  5. 1792/1323 simplified gives 256/189
  6. So, 25/27 + 21/49 = 256/189
    In mixed form: 167/189

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