Add 2/25 and 16/32
2/25 + 16/32 is 29/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
2/25 = 2 × 32/25 × 32 = 64/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
16/32 = 16 × 25/32 × 25 = 400/800 - Add the two like fractions:
64/800 + 400/800 = 64 + 400/800 = 464/800 - 464/800 simplified gives 29/50
- So, 2/25 + 16/32 = 29/50
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