Add 16/75 and 21/32
16/75 + 21/32 is 2087/2400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
21/32 = 21 × 75/32 × 75 = 1575/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
512/2400 + 1575/2400 = 512 + 1575/2400 = 2087/2400 - So, 16/75 + 21/32 = 2087/2400
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