Add 16/75 and 12/10, Solve 16/75 + 1 2/10 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 12/10

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

16/75 + 12/10 is 106/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
32/150 + 180/150 = 32 + 180/150 = 212/150
212/150 simplified gives 106/75
So, 16/75 + 12/10 = 106/75
In mixed form: 131/75

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