Add 1/16 and 10/75
1/16 + 10/75 is 47/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
1/16 = 1 × 75/16 × 75 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 160/1200 = 75 + 160/1200 = 235/1200 - 235/1200 simplified gives 47/240
- So, 1/16 + 10/75 = 47/240
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