Add 7/25 and 35/21, Solve 7/25 + 1 14/21 as a fraction

Add 7/25 and 35/21

1^st number: 7/25, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

7/25 + 35/21 is 146/75.

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,
7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525
Add the two like fractions:
147/525 + 875/525 = 147 + 875/525 = 1022/525
1022/525 simplified gives 146/75
So, 7/25 + 35/21 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75

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