Add 5/75 and 12/21
5/75 + 12/21 is 67/105.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 25/21 × 25 = 300/525 - Add the two like fractions:
35/525 + 300/525 = 35 + 300/525 = 335/525 - 335/525 simplified gives 67/105
- So, 5/75 + 12/21 = 67/105
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