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Add 24/25 and 14/16

24/25 + 14/16 is 367/200.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 16/25 × 16 = 384/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/400 + 350/400 = 384 + 350/400 = 734/400
  5. 734/400 simplified gives 367/200
  6. So, 24/25 + 14/16 = 367/200
    In mixed form: 1167/200

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