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Add 16/25 and 40/72

16/25 + 40/72 is 269/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1800 + 1000/1800 = 1152 + 1000/1800 = 2152/1800
  5. 2152/1800 simplified gives 269/225
  6. So, 16/25 + 40/72 = 269/225
    In mixed form: 144/225

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