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Add 10/75 and 6/16

10/75 + 6/16 is 61/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    6/16 = 6 × 75/16 × 75 = 450/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1200 + 450/1200 = 160 + 450/1200 = 610/1200
  5. 610/1200 simplified gives 61/120
  6. So, 10/75 + 6/16 = 61/120

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