Add 16/75 and 80/32, Solve 16/75 + 2 16/32 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 80/32

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

16/75 + 80/32 is 407/150.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
80/32 = 80 × 75/32 × 75 = 6000/2400
Add the two like fractions:
512/2400 + 6000/2400 = 512 + 6000/2400 = 6512/2400
6512/2400 simplified gives 407/150
So, 16/75 + 80/32 = 407/150
In mixed form: 2107/150

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