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Add 32/75 and 10/16

32/75 + 10/16 is 631/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    32/75 = 32 × 16/75 × 16 = 512/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    10/16 = 10 × 75/16 × 75 = 750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1200 + 750/1200 = 512 + 750/1200 = 1262/1200
  5. 1262/1200 simplified gives 631/600
  6. So, 32/75 + 10/16 = 631/600
    In mixed form: 131/600

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