Add 64/25 and 20/16
1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 1 4/16
64/25 + 20/16 is 381/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
64/25 = 64 × 16/25 × 16 = 1024/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
20/16 = 20 × 25/16 × 25 = 500/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/400 + 500/400 = 1024 + 500/400 = 1524/400 - 1524/400 simplified gives 381/100
- So, 64/25 + 20/16 = 381/100
In mixed form: 381/100
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