Add 10/6 and 16/75, Solve 1 4/6 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 16/75

10/6 + 16/75 is 47/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 32/150 = 250 + 32/150 = 282/150
282/150 simplified gives 47/25
So, 10/6 + 16/75 = 47/25
In mixed form: 122/25

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