Add 2/75 and 90/16, Solve 2/75 + 5 10/16 as a fraction

Add 2/75 and 90/16

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

2/75 + 90/16 is 3391/600.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
90/16 = 90 × 75/16 × 75 = 6750/1200
Add the two like fractions:
32/1200 + 6750/1200 = 32 + 6750/1200 = 6782/1200
6782/1200 simplified gives 3391/600
So, 2/75 + 90/16 = 3391/600
In mixed form: 5391/600

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