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Add 25/16 and 40/50

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 40/50

25/16 + 40/50 is 189/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    25/16 = 25 × 25/16 × 25 = 625/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/400 + 320/400 = 625 + 320/400 = 945/400
  5. 945/400 simplified gives 189/80
  6. So, 25/16 + 40/50 = 189/80
    In mixed form: 229/80

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