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Add 3/25 and 12/21

3/25 + 12/21 is 121/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    3/25 = 3 × 21/25 × 21 = 63/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    12/21 = 12 × 25/21 × 25 = 300/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/525 + 300/525 = 63 + 300/525 = 363/525
  5. 363/525 simplified gives 121/175
  6. So, 3/25 + 12/21 = 121/175

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