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Add 75/25 and 20/16

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1 4/16

75/25 + 20/16 is 17/4.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 16/25 × 16 = 1200/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    20/16 = 20 × 25/16 × 25 = 500/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/400 + 500/400 = 1200 + 500/400 = 1700/400
  5. 1700/400 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 75/25 + 20/16 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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