Add 16/10 and 20/75
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 20/75
16/10 + 20/75 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
16/10 = 16 × 15/10 × 15 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 40/150 = 240 + 40/150 = 280/150 - 280/150 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 16/10 + 20/75 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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