Add 5/25 and 27/21, Solve 5/25 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 5/25 and 27/21

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

5/25 + 27/21 is 52/35.

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,
27/21 = 27 × 25/21 × 25 = 675/525
Add the two like fractions:
105/525 + 675/525 = 105 + 675/525 = 780/525
780/525 simplified gives 52/35
So, 5/25 + 27/21 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35

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