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Add 16/18 and 1/25

16/18 + 1/25 is 209/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    1/25 = 1 × 18/25 × 18 = 18/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/450 + 18/450 = 400 + 18/450 = 418/450
  5. 418/450 simplified gives 209/225
  6. So, 16/18 + 1/25 = 209/225

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