Add 25/16 and 10/75, Solve 1 9/16 + 10/75 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 10/75

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 10/75

25/16 + 10/75 is 407/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
25/16 = 25 × 75/16 × 75 = 1875/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1875/1200 + 160/1200 = 1875 + 160/1200 = 2035/1200
2035/1200 simplified gives 407/240
So, 25/16 + 10/75 = 407/240
In mixed form: 1167/240

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