Add 21/25 and 14/16
21/25 + 14/16 is 343/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
21/25 = 21 × 16/25 × 16 = 336/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/400 + 350/400 = 336 + 350/400 = 686/400 - 686/400 simplified gives 343/200
- So, 21/25 + 14/16 = 343/200
In mixed form: 1143/200
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