What is 2/25 plus 2/16?
2/25 plus 2/16 equals 41/200 (or 0.205 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/25 and 2/16 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/25 + 2/16 = 41/200
Simplified Fraction
41/200
Mixed Number
Proper (41/200)
Decimal Value
0.205
Percentage
20.5%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/25 + 2/16
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 25 and 16 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 25 ร 16 = 400.
LCD(25, 16) = 400
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 400
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/25 by 16, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/16 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 400.
2 ร 16/25 ร 16 = 32/400 and 2 ร 25/16 ร 25 = 50/400
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (32 + 50 = 82) and keep the common denominator 400 unchanged.
32 + 50/400 = 82/400
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 82 and 400, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
82 รท 2/400 รท 2 = 41/200
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 41 by denominator 200 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.205 (or 20.5%).
41 รท 200 = 0.205 (20.5%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/25 plus 2/16 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 41/200 |
| Mixed Number Form | 41/200 |
| Decimal Form | 0.205 |
| Percentage | 20.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/25 plus 2/16 as a fraction?
2/25 + 2/16 in simplest fraction form is 41/200.
What is 2/25 plus 2/16 as a decimal?
2/25 + 2/16 converted to a decimal is 0.205.
What is 2/25 plus 2/16 as a percentage?
2/25 + 2/16 expressed as a percentage is 20.5%.
Does 2/25 plus 2/16 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.205) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.