Add 16/2 and 20/75
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/75
16/2 + 20/75 is 124/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
16/2 = 16 × 75/2 × 75 = 1200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/150 + 40/150 = 1200 + 40/150 = 1240/150 - 1240/150 simplified gives 124/15
- So, 16/2 + 20/75 = 124/15
In mixed form: 84/15
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