Add 16/25 and 40/72
16/25 + 40/72 is 269/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1800 + 1000/1800 = 1152 + 1000/1800 = 2152/1800 - 2152/1800 simplified gives 269/225
- So, 16/25 + 40/72 = 269/225
In mixed form: 144/225
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