Add 16/25 and 60/72
16/25 + 60/72 is 221/150.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1800 + 1500/1800 = 1152 + 1500/1800 = 2652/1800 - 2652/1800 simplified gives 221/150
- So, 16/25 + 60/72 = 221/150
In mixed form: 171/150
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