Add 8/25 and 12/16
8/25 + 12/16 is 107/100.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Add the two like fractions:
128/400 + 300/400 = 128 + 300/400 = 428/400 - 428/400 simplified gives 107/100
- So, 8/25 + 12/16 = 107/100
In mixed form: 17/100
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