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Add 56/16 and 12/25

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 12/25

56/16 + 12/25 is 199/50.

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,
    56/16 = 56 × 25/16 × 25 = 1400/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/400 + 192/400 = 1400 + 192/400 = 1592/400
  5. 1592/400 simplified gives 199/50
  6. So, 56/16 + 12/25 = 199/50
    In mixed form: 349/50

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