Add 5/25 and 15/21
5/25 + 15/21 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Add the two like fractions:
105/525 + 375/525 = 105 + 375/525 = 480/525 - 480/525 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 5/25 + 15/21 = 32/35
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