Add 6/21 and 12/75
6/21 + 12/75 is 78/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
12/75 = 12 × 7/75 × 7 = 84/525 - Add the two like fractions:
150/525 + 84/525 = 150 + 84/525 = 234/525 - 234/525 simplified gives 78/175
- So, 6/21 + 12/75 = 78/175
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