Add 8/25 and 15/21
8/25 + 15/21 is 181/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/25 = 8 × 21/25 × 21 = 168/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Add the two like fractions:
168/525 + 375/525 = 168 + 375/525 = 543/525 - 543/525 simplified gives 181/175
- So, 8/25 + 15/21 = 181/175
In mixed form: 16/175
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