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Add 42/16 and 9/25

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 9/25

42/16 + 9/25 is 597/200.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 25/16 × 25 = 1050/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    9/25 = 9 × 16/25 × 16 = 144/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/400 + 144/400 = 1050 + 144/400 = 1194/400
  5. 1194/400 simplified gives 597/200
  6. So, 42/16 + 9/25 = 597/200
    In mixed form: 2197/200

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