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Add 16/36 and 6/25

16/36 + 6/25 is 154/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    6/25 = 6 × 36/25 × 36 = 216/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/900 + 216/900 = 400 + 216/900 = 616/900
  5. 616/900 simplified gives 154/225
  6. So, 16/36 + 6/25 = 154/225

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