Add 32/25 and 49/16
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 3 1/16
32/25 + 49/16 is 1737/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
32/25 = 32 × 16/25 × 16 = 512/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
49/16 = 49 × 25/16 × 25 = 1225/400 - Add the two like fractions:
512/400 + 1225/400 = 512 + 1225/400 = 1737/400 - So, 32/25 + 49/16 = 1737/400
In mixed form: 4137/400
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