Add 16/75 and 56/10, Solve 16/75 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 56/10

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

16/75 + 56/10 is 436/75.

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,
56/10 = 56 × 15/10 × 15 = 840/150
Add the two like fractions:
32/150 + 840/150 = 32 + 840/150 = 872/150
872/150 simplified gives 436/75
So, 16/75 + 56/10 = 436/75
In mixed form: 561/75

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