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Add 16/4 and 7/25

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 7/25

16/4 + 7/25 is 107/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    16/4 = 16 × 25/4 × 25 = 400/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/100 + 28/100 = 400 + 28/100 = 428/100
  5. 428/100 simplified gives 107/25
  6. So, 16/4 + 7/25 = 107/25
    In mixed form: 47/25

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