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Add 2/25 and 12/16

2/25 + 12/16 is 83/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/400 + 300/400 = 32 + 300/400 = 332/400
  5. 332/400 simplified gives 83/100
  6. So, 2/25 + 12/16 = 83/100

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