Add 16/25 and 20/36
16/25 + 20/36 is 269/225.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Add the two like fractions:
576/900 + 500/900 = 576 + 500/900 = 1076/900 - 1076/900 simplified gives 269/225
- So, 16/25 + 20/36 = 269/225
In mixed form: 144/225
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