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Add 5/25 and 6/21

5/25 + 6/21 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/525 + 150/525 = 105 + 150/525 = 255/525
  5. 255/525 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 5/25 + 6/21 = 17/35

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