Add 7/21 and 8/25
7/21 + 8/25 is 49/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/21 = 7 × 25/21 × 25 = 175/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
8/25 = 8 × 21/25 × 21 = 168/525 - Add the two like fractions:
175/525 + 168/525 = 175 + 168/525 = 343/525 - 343/525 simplified gives 49/75
- So, 7/21 + 8/25 = 49/75
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