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Add 5/25 and 3/16

5/25 + 3/16 is 31/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    5/25 = 5 × 16/25 × 16 = 80/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/400 + 75/400 = 80 + 75/400 = 155/400
  5. 155/400 simplified gives 31/80
  6. So, 5/25 + 3/16 = 31/80

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