Add 16/25 and 15/32
16/25 + 15/32 is 887/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
16/25 = 16 × 32/25 × 32 = 512/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
15/32 = 15 × 25/32 × 25 = 375/800 - Add the two like fractions:
512/800 + 375/800 = 512 + 375/800 = 887/800 - So, 16/25 + 15/32 = 887/800
In mixed form: 187/800
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