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Add 6/16 and 16/25

6/16 + 16/25 is 203/200.

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,
    6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    16/25 = 16 × 16/25 × 16 = 256/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/400 + 256/400 = 150 + 256/400 = 406/400
  5. 406/400 simplified gives 203/200
  6. So, 6/16 + 16/25 = 203/200
    In mixed form: 13/200

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