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Add 10/16 and 20/25

10/16 + 20/25 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    20/25 = 20 × 16/25 × 16 = 320/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/400 + 320/400 = 250 + 320/400 = 570/400
  5. 570/400 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 10/16 + 20/25 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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