Add 5/75 and 1/21
5/75 + 1/21 is 4/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
5/75 = 5 × 7/75 × 7 = 35/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
1/21 = 1 × 25/21 × 25 = 25/525 - Add the two like fractions:
35/525 + 25/525 = 35 + 25/525 = 60/525 - 60/525 simplified gives 4/35
- So, 5/75 + 1/21 = 4/35
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