Add 8/21 and 30/75
8/21 + 30/75 is 82/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
30/75 = 30 × 7/75 × 7 = 210/525 - Add the two like fractions:
200/525 + 210/525 = 200 + 210/525 = 410/525 - 410/525 simplified gives 82/105
- So, 8/21 + 30/75 = 82/105
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