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Add 16/25 and 80/96

16/25 + 80/96 is 221/150.

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,
    80/96 = 80 × 25/96 × 25 = 2000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/2400 + 2000/2400 = 1536 + 2000/2400 = 3536/2400
  5. 3536/2400 simplified gives 221/150
  6. So, 16/25 + 80/96 = 221/150
    In mixed form: 171/150

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