Add 16/9 and 7/25
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 7/25
16/9 + 7/25 is 463/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Add the two like fractions:
400/225 + 63/225 = 400 + 63/225 = 463/225 - So, 16/9 + 7/25 = 463/225
In mixed form: 213/225
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