Add 16/8 and 20/25
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 20/25
16/8 + 20/25 is 14/5.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Add the two like fractions:
400/200 + 160/200 = 400 + 160/200 = 560/200 - 560/200 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 16/8 + 20/25 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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