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Add 16/75 and 75/32

1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 2 11/32

16/75 + 75/32 is 6137/2400.

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,
    75/32 = 75 × 75/32 × 75 = 5625/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/2400 + 5625/2400 = 512 + 5625/2400 = 6137/2400
  5. So, 16/75 + 75/32 = 6137/2400
    In mixed form: 21337/2400

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