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Add 96/21 and 1/25

1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 1/25

96/21 + 1/25 is 807/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    96/21 = 96 × 25/21 × 25 = 2400/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    1/25 = 1 × 21/25 × 21 = 21/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/525 + 21/525 = 2400 + 21/525 = 2421/525
  5. 2421/525 simplified gives 807/175
  6. So, 96/21 + 1/25 = 807/175
    In mixed form: 4107/175

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