Add 28/25 and 3/21, Solve 1 3/25 + 3/21 as a fraction

Add 28/25 and 3/21

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 3/21

28/25 + 3/21 is 221/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
28/25 = 28 × 21/25 × 21 = 588/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
3/21 = 3 × 25/21 × 25 = 75/525
Add the two like fractions:
588/525 + 75/525 = 588 + 75/525 = 663/525
663/525 simplified gives 221/175
So, 28/25 + 3/21 = 221/175
In mixed form: 146/175

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