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Add 16/36 and 42/75

16/36 + 42/75 is 226/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    42/75 = 42 × 12/75 × 12 = 504/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/900 + 504/900 = 400 + 504/900 = 904/900
  5. 904/900 simplified gives 226/225
  6. So, 16/36 + 42/75 = 226/225
    In mixed form: 11/225

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