Add 16/20 and 10/25
16/20 + 10/25 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
16/20 = 16 × 5/20 × 5 = 80/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
10/25 = 10 × 4/25 × 4 = 40/100 - Add the two like fractions:
80/100 + 40/100 = 80 + 40/100 = 120/100 - 120/100 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 16/20 + 10/25 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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