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Add 8/75 and 9/21

8/75 + 9/21 is 281/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    8/75 = 8 × 7/75 × 7 = 56/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    9/21 = 9 × 25/21 × 25 = 225/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/525 + 225/525 = 56 + 225/525 = 281/525
  5. So, 8/75 + 9/21 = 281/525

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