Add 16/10 and 8/75
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 8/75
16/10 + 8/75 is 128/75.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 16/150 = 240 + 16/150 = 256/150 - 256/150 simplified gives 128/75
- So, 16/10 + 8/75 = 128/75
In mixed form: 153/75
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