Add 16/14 and 8/25
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 8/25
16/14 + 8/25 is 256/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
16/14 = 16 × 25/14 × 25 = 400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 112/350 = 400 + 112/350 = 512/350 - 512/350 simplified gives 256/175
- So, 16/14 + 8/25 = 256/175
In mixed form: 181/175
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