Add 16/3 and 20/25
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 20/25
16/3 + 20/25 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
16/3 = 16 × 25/3 × 25 = 400/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
400/75 + 60/75 = 400 + 60/75 = 460/75 - 460/75 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 16/3 + 20/25 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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