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Add 16/18 and 35/75

16/18 + 35/75 is 61/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/450 + 210/450 = 400 + 210/450 = 610/450
  5. 610/450 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 16/18 + 35/75 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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