Add 16/6 and 5/75, Solve 2 4/6 + 5/75 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 5/75

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 5/75

16/6 + 5/75 is 41/15.

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,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 10/150 = 400 + 10/150 = 410/150
410/150 simplified gives 41/15
So, 16/6 + 5/75 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15

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