Add 16/10 and 28/75, Solve 1 6/10 + 28/75 as a fraction

Add 16/10 and 28/75

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 28/75

16/10 + 28/75 is 148/75.

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,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 56/150 = 240 + 56/150 = 296/150
296/150 simplified gives 148/75
So, 16/10 + 28/75 = 148/75
In mixed form: 173/75

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