Add 10/25 and 5/16
10/25 + 5/16 is 57/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400 - Add the two like fractions:
160/400 + 125/400 = 160 + 125/400 = 285/400 - 285/400 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 10/25 + 5/16 = 57/80
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