Add 5/21 and 14/75
5/21 + 14/75 is 223/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
14/75 = 14 × 7/75 × 7 = 98/525 - Add the two like fractions:
125/525 + 98/525 = 125 + 98/525 = 223/525 - So, 5/21 + 14/75 = 223/525
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