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Add 16/2 and 10/75

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 10/75

16/2 + 10/75 is 122/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    16/2 = 16 × 75/2 × 75 = 1200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/150 + 20/150 = 1200 + 20/150 = 1220/150
  5. 1220/150 simplified gives 122/15
  6. So, 16/2 + 10/75 = 122/15
    In mixed form: 82/15

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