Add 42/21 and 7/25, Solve 2 0/21 + 7/25 as a fraction

Add 42/21 and 7/25

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 7/25

42/21 + 7/25 is 57/25.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
42/21 = 42 × 25/21 × 25 = 1050/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525
Add the two like fractions:
1050/525 + 147/525 = 1050 + 147/525 = 1197/525
1197/525 simplified gives 57/25
So, 42/21 + 7/25 = 57/25
In mixed form: 27/25

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