Add 1/75 and 2/16
1/75 + 2/16 is 83/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
16/1200 + 150/1200 = 16 + 150/1200 = 166/1200 - 166/1200 simplified gives 83/600
- So, 1/75 + 2/16 = 83/600
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