Add 25/16 and 10/14, Solve 1 9/16 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 10/14

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 10/14

25/16 + 10/14 is 255/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
10/14 = 10 × 8/14 × 8 = 80/112
Add the two like fractions:
175/112 + 80/112 = 175 + 80/112 = 255/112
So, 25/16 + 10/14 = 255/112
In mixed form: 231/112

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