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Add 6/21 and 7/25

6/21 + 7/25 is 99/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/525 + 147/525 = 150 + 147/525 = 297/525
  5. 297/525 simplified gives 99/175
  6. So, 6/21 + 7/25 = 99/175

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