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Add 5/25 and 63/21

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 3 0/21

5/25 + 63/21 is 16/5.

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,
    63/21 = 63 × 25/21 × 25 = 1575/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/525 + 1575/525 = 105 + 1575/525 = 1680/525
  5. 1680/525 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 5/25 + 63/21 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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