Add 30/16 and 8/75, Solve 1 14/16 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 30/16 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 8/75

30/16 + 8/75 is 1189/600.

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,
30/16 = 30 × 75/16 × 75 = 2250/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
Add the two like fractions:
2250/1200 + 128/1200 = 2250 + 128/1200 = 2378/1200
2378/1200 simplified gives 1189/600
So, 30/16 + 8/75 = 1189/600
In mixed form: 1589/600

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