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Add 25/16 and 14/75

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 14/75

25/16 + 14/75 is 2099/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    25/16 = 25 × 75/16 × 75 = 1875/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    14/75 = 14 × 16/75 × 16 = 224/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/1200 + 224/1200 = 1875 + 224/1200 = 2099/1200
  5. So, 25/16 + 14/75 = 2099/1200
    In mixed form: 1899/1200

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