Add 16/25 and 21/56
16/25 + 21/56 is 203/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1400 + 525/1400 = 896 + 525/1400 = 1421/1400 - 1421/1400 simplified gives 203/200
- So, 16/25 + 21/56 = 203/200
In mixed form: 13/200
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