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Add 16/25 and 21/45

16/25 + 21/45 is 83/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/225 + 105/225 = 144 + 105/225 = 249/225
  5. 249/225 simplified gives 83/75
  6. So, 16/25 + 21/45 = 83/75
    In mixed form: 18/75

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