Add 5/25 and 10/16
5/25 + 10/16 is 33/40.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 16/25 × 16 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Add the two like fractions:
80/400 + 250/400 = 80 + 250/400 = 330/400 - 330/400 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 5/25 + 10/16 = 33/40
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