Add 24/8 and 16/75, Solve 3 0/8 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 16/75

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 16/75

24/8 + 16/75 is 241/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
24/8 = 24 × 75/8 × 75 = 1800/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600
Add the two like fractions:
1800/600 + 128/600 = 1800 + 128/600 = 1928/600
1928/600 simplified gives 241/75
So, 24/8 + 16/75 = 241/75
In mixed form: 316/75

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