Add 6/25 and 16/21
6/25 + 16/21 is 526/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
6/25 = 6 × 21/25 × 21 = 126/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525 - Add the two like fractions:
126/525 + 400/525 = 126 + 400/525 = 526/525 - So, 6/25 + 16/21 = 526/525
In mixed form: 11/525
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