Add 9/25 and 7/16
9/25 + 7/16 is 319/400.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 16/25 × 16 = 144/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Add the two like fractions:
144/400 + 175/400 = 144 + 175/400 = 319/400 - So, 9/25 + 7/16 = 319/400
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