Add 16/8 and 14/25
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/25
16/8 + 14/25 is 64/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
16/8 = 16 × 25/8 × 25 = 400/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
14/25 = 14 × 8/25 × 8 = 112/200 - Add the two like fractions:
400/200 + 112/200 = 400 + 112/200 = 512/200 - 512/200 simplified gives 64/25
- So, 16/8 + 14/25 = 64/25
In mixed form: 214/25
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