Add 8/21 and 7/75
8/21 + 7/75 is 83/175.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525 - Add the two like fractions:
200/525 + 49/525 = 200 + 49/525 = 249/525 - 249/525 simplified gives 83/175
- So, 8/21 + 7/75 = 83/175
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