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Add 16/75 and 40/32

1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 1 8/32

16/75 + 40/32 is 439/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    40/32 = 40 × 75/32 × 75 = 3000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/2400 + 3000/2400 = 512 + 3000/2400 = 3512/2400
  5. 3512/2400 simplified gives 439/300
  6. So, 16/75 + 40/32 = 439/300
    In mixed form: 1139/300

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