Add 16/75 and 10/12
16/75 + 10/12 is 157/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
64/300 + 250/300 = 64 + 250/300 = 314/300 - 314/300 simplified gives 157/150
- So, 16/75 + 10/12 = 157/150
In mixed form: 17/150
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