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Add 16/25 and 40/96

16/25 + 40/96 is 317/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    16/25 = 16 × 96/25 × 96 = 1536/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/2400 + 1000/2400 = 1536 + 1000/2400 = 2536/2400
  5. 2536/2400 simplified gives 317/300
  6. So, 16/25 + 40/96 = 317/300
    In mixed form: 117/300

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