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Add 14/25 and 12/16

14/25 + 12/16 is 131/100.

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,
    14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/400 + 300/400 = 224 + 300/400 = 524/400
  5. 524/400 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 14/25 + 12/16 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

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