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Add 16/25 and 21/48

16/25 + 21/48 is 431/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    16/25 = 16 × 48/25 × 48 = 768/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1200 + 525/1200 = 768 + 525/1200 = 1293/1200
  5. 1293/1200 simplified gives 431/400
  6. So, 16/25 + 21/48 = 431/400
    In mixed form: 131/400

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