Add 48/21 and 21/25, Solve 2 6/21 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 21/25

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 21/25

48/21 + 21/25 is 547/175.

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,
48/21 = 48 × 25/21 × 25 = 1200/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
21/25 = 21 × 21/25 × 21 = 441/525
Add the two like fractions:
1200/525 + 441/525 = 1200 + 441/525 = 1641/525
1641/525 simplified gives 547/175
So, 48/21 + 21/25 = 547/175
In mixed form: 322/175

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