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Add 5/25 and 8/16

5/25 + 8/16 is 7/10.

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,
    8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/400 + 200/400 = 80 + 200/400 = 280/400
  5. 280/400 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 5/25 + 8/16 = 7/10

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