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Add 16/9 and 30/75

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 30/75

16/9 + 30/75 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/225 + 90/225 = 400 + 90/225 = 490/225
  5. 490/225 simplified gives 98/45
  6. So, 16/9 + 30/75 = 98/45
    In mixed form: 28/45

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