Add 16/6 and 10/75
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 10/75
16/6 + 10/75 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 20/150 = 400 + 20/150 = 420/150 - 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 16/6 + 10/75 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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