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Add 8/21 and 49/75

8/21 + 49/75 is 181/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    49/75 = 49 × 7/75 × 7 = 343/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/525 + 343/525 = 200 + 343/525 = 543/525
  5. 543/525 simplified gives 181/175
  6. So, 8/21 + 49/75 = 181/175
    In mixed form: 16/175

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