Add 3/75 and 15/21
3/75 + 15/21 is 132/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
3/75 = 3 × 7/75 × 7 = 21/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Add the two like fractions:
21/525 + 375/525 = 21 + 375/525 = 396/525 - 396/525 simplified gives 132/175
- So, 3/75 + 15/21 = 132/175
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