Add 3/25 and 12/21
3/25 + 12/21 is 121/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/25 = 3 × 21/25 × 21 = 63/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
12/21 = 12 × 25/21 × 25 = 300/525 - Add the two like fractions:
63/525 + 300/525 = 63 + 300/525 = 363/525 - 363/525 simplified gives 121/175
- So, 3/25 + 12/21 = 121/175
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