Add 84/25 and 3/16
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 3/16
84/25 + 3/16 is 1419/400.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 16/25 × 16 = 1344/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/400 + 75/400 = 1344 + 75/400 = 1419/400 - So, 84/25 + 3/16 = 1419/400
In mixed form: 3219/400
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