Add 2/16 and 8/25
2/16 + 8/25 is 89/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/400 + 128/400 = 50 + 128/400 = 178/400 - 178/400 simplified gives 89/200
- So, 2/16 + 8/25 = 89/200
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