Add 16/75 and 8/6, Solve 16/75 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 8/6

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

16/75 + 8/6 is 116/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
Add the two like fractions:
32/150 + 200/150 = 32 + 200/150 = 232/150
232/150 simplified gives 116/75
So, 16/75 + 8/6 = 116/75
In mixed form: 141/75

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