Add 16/25 and 16/36
16/25 + 16/36 is 244/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
16/25 = 16 × 36/25 × 36 = 576/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Add the two like fractions:
576/900 + 400/900 = 576 + 400/900 = 976/900 - 976/900 simplified gives 244/225
- So, 16/25 + 16/36 = 244/225
In mixed form: 119/225
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