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Add 35/16 and 2/25

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/25

35/16 + 2/25 is 907/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    35/16 = 35 × 25/16 × 25 = 875/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/400 + 32/400 = 875 + 32/400 = 907/400
  5. So, 35/16 + 2/25 = 907/400
    In mixed form: 2107/400

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