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Add 16/2 and 21/75

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 21/75

16/2 + 21/75 is 207/25.

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,
    21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/150 + 42/150 = 1200 + 42/150 = 1242/150
  5. 1242/150 simplified gives 207/25
  6. So, 16/2 + 21/75 = 207/25
    In mixed form: 87/25

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