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Add 35/21 and 7/75

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 7/75

35/21 + 7/75 is 44/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/525 + 49/525 = 875 + 49/525 = 924/525
  5. 924/525 simplified gives 44/25
  6. So, 35/21 + 7/75 = 44/25
    In mixed form: 119/25

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