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Add 16/30 and 2/75

16/30 + 2/75 is 14/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 4/150 = 80 + 4/150 = 84/150
  5. 84/150 simplified gives 14/25
  6. So, 16/30 + 2/75 = 14/25

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