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Add 18/16 and 24/75

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 24/75

18/16 + 24/75 is 289/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    18/16 = 18 × 75/16 × 75 = 1350/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1200 + 384/1200 = 1350 + 384/1200 = 1734/1200
  5. 1734/1200 simplified gives 289/200
  6. So, 18/16 + 24/75 = 289/200
    In mixed form: 189/200

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