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Add 16/25 and 27/42

16/25 + 27/42 is 449/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    16/25 = 16 × 42/25 × 42 = 672/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    27/42 = 27 × 25/42 × 25 = 675/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/1050 + 675/1050 = 672 + 675/1050 = 1347/1050
  5. 1347/1050 simplified gives 449/350
  6. So, 16/25 + 27/42 = 449/350
    In mixed form: 199/350

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