Add 14/8 and 16/75, Solve 1 6/8 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 14/8 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 16/75

14/8 + 16/75 is 589/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
14/8 = 14 × 75/8 × 75 = 1050/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600
Add the two like fractions:
1050/600 + 128/600 = 1050 + 128/600 = 1178/600
1178/600 simplified gives 589/300
So, 14/8 + 16/75 = 589/300
In mixed form: 1289/300

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