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Add 24/25 and 9/16

24/25 + 9/16 is 609/400.

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,
    9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/400 + 225/400 = 384 + 225/400 = 609/400
  5. So, 24/25 + 9/16 = 609/400
    In mixed form: 1209/400

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