Add 7/9 and 16/25
7/9 + 16/25 is 319/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Add the two like fractions:
175/225 + 144/225 = 175 + 144/225 = 319/225 - So, 7/9 + 16/25 = 319/225
In mixed form: 194/225
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