Add 40/16 and 20/25
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 20/25
40/16 + 20/25 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
40/16 = 40 × 25/16 × 25 = 1000/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
20/25 = 20 × 16/25 × 16 = 320/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/400 + 320/400 = 1000 + 320/400 = 1320/400 - 1320/400 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 40/16 + 20/25 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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