Add 6/21 and 21/25, Solve 6/21 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 6/21 and 21/25

6/21 + 21/25 is 197/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 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 25 × 21 = 525,
21/25 = 21 × 21/25 × 21 = 441/525
Add the two like fractions:
150/525 + 441/525 = 150 + 441/525 = 591/525
591/525 simplified gives 197/175
So, 6/21 + 21/25 = 197/175
In mixed form: 122/175

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