Add 16/25 and 18/21
16/25 + 18/21 is 262/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
16/25 = 16 × 21/25 × 21 = 336/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
18/21 = 18 × 25/21 × 25 = 450/525 - Add the two like fractions:
336/525 + 450/525 = 336 + 450/525 = 786/525 - 786/525 simplified gives 262/175
- So, 16/25 + 18/21 = 262/175
In mixed form: 187/175
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