Add 16/25 and 30/35
16/25 + 30/35 is 262/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
16/25 = 16 × 7/25 × 7 = 112/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
30/35 = 30 × 5/35 × 5 = 150/175 - Add the two like fractions:
112/175 + 150/175 = 112 + 150/175 = 262/175 - So, 16/25 + 30/35 = 262/175
In mixed form: 187/175
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