Add 16/25 and 20/64
16/25 + 20/64 is 381/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
16/25 = 16 × 64/25 × 64 = 1024/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
20/64 = 20 × 25/64 × 25 = 500/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/1600 + 500/1600 = 1024 + 500/1600 = 1524/1600 - 1524/1600 simplified gives 381/400
- So, 16/25 + 20/64 = 381/400
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