Add 15/25 and 7/16
15/25 + 7/16 is 83/80.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 16/25 × 16 = 240/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Add the two like fractions:
240/400 + 175/400 = 240 + 175/400 = 415/400 - 415/400 simplified gives 83/80
- So, 15/25 + 7/16 = 83/80
In mixed form: 13/80
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