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Add 4/8 and 16/25

4/8 + 16/25 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    16/25 = 16 × 8/25 × 8 = 128/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/200 + 128/200 = 100 + 128/200 = 228/200
  5. 228/200 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 4/8 + 16/25 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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