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Add 16/75 and 70/6

1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 11 4/6

16/75 + 70/6 is 297/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/150 + 1750/150 = 32 + 1750/150 = 1782/150
  5. 1782/150 simplified gives 297/25
  6. So, 16/75 + 70/6 = 297/25
    In mixed form: 1122/25

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