Add 16/25 and 15/16
16/25 + 15/16 is 631/400.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 16/25 × 16 = 256/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400 - Add the two like fractions:
256/400 + 375/400 = 256 + 375/400 = 631/400 - So, 16/25 + 15/16 = 631/400
In mixed form: 1231/400
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