Add 5/16 and 2/25
5/16 + 2/25 is 157/400.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Add the two like fractions:
125/400 + 32/400 = 125 + 32/400 = 157/400 - So, 5/16 + 2/25 = 157/400
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