Add 16/56 and 2/25
16/56 + 2/25 is 64/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
16/56 = 16 × 25/56 × 25 = 400/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
2/25 = 2 × 56/25 × 56 = 112/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1400 + 112/1400 = 400 + 112/1400 = 512/1400 - 512/1400 simplified gives 64/175
- So, 16/56 + 2/25 = 64/175
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