Add 10/75 and 8/16
10/75 + 8/16 is 19/30.
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,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
8/16 = 8 × 75/16 × 75 = 600/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1200 + 600/1200 = 160 + 600/1200 = 760/1200 - 760/1200 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 10/75 + 8/16 = 19/30
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