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Add 7/25 and 2/16

7/25 + 2/16 is 81/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    7/25 = 7 × 16/25 × 16 = 112/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/400 + 50/400 = 112 + 50/400 = 162/400
  5. 162/400 simplified gives 81/200
  6. So, 7/25 + 2/16 = 81/200

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