Add 16/6 and 35/75, Solve 2 4/6 + 35/75 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 35/75

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 35/75

16/6 + 35/75 is 47/15.

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,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 70/150 = 400 + 70/150 = 470/150
470/150 simplified gives 47/15
So, 16/6 + 35/75 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15

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