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Add 16/21 and 2/75

16/21 + 2/75 is 138/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/525 + 14/525 = 400 + 14/525 = 414/525
  5. 414/525 simplified gives 138/175
  6. So, 16/21 + 2/75 = 138/175

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