Add 49/21 and 21/25, Solve 2 7/21 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 21/25

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

49/21 + 21/25 is 238/75.

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,
49/21 = 49 × 25/21 × 25 = 1225/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
21/25 = 21 × 21/25 × 21 = 441/525
Add the two like fractions:
1225/525 + 441/525 = 1225 + 441/525 = 1666/525
1666/525 simplified gives 238/75
So, 49/21 + 21/25 = 238/75
In mixed form: 313/75

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