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Add 16/25 and 40/32

1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 1 8/32

16/25 + 40/32 is 189/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    16/25 = 16 × 32/25 × 32 = 512/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    40/32 = 40 × 25/32 × 25 = 1000/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/800 + 1000/800 = 512 + 1000/800 = 1512/800
  5. 1512/800 simplified gives 189/100
  6. So, 16/25 + 40/32 = 189/100
    In mixed form: 189/100

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