Add 1/25 and 16/7
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 2 2/7
1/25 + 16/7 is 407/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
16/7 = 16 × 25/7 × 25 = 400/175 - Add the two like fractions:
7/175 + 400/175 = 7 + 400/175 = 407/175 - So, 1/25 + 16/7 = 407/175
In mixed form: 257/175
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