Add 16/75 and 21/18, Solve 16/75 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 21/18

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

16/75 + 21/18 is 69/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
Add the two like fractions:
96/450 + 525/450 = 96 + 525/450 = 621/450
621/450 simplified gives 69/50
So, 16/75 + 21/18 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50

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