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Add 75/16 and 14/25

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 14/25

75/16 + 14/25 is 2099/400.

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,
    75/16 = 75 × 25/16 × 25 = 1875/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/400 + 224/400 = 1875 + 224/400 = 2099/400
  5. So, 75/16 + 14/25 = 2099/400
    In mixed form: 599/400

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