Add 16/75 and 7/8
16/75 + 7/8 is 653/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
7/8 = 7 × 75/8 × 75 = 525/600 - Add the two like fractions:
128/600 + 525/600 = 128 + 525/600 = 653/600 - So, 16/75 + 7/8 = 653/600
In mixed form: 153/600
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