Add 35/30 and 16/75, Solve 1 5/30 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 35/30 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 16/75

35/30 + 16/75 is 69/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 32/150 = 175 + 32/150 = 207/150
207/150 simplified gives 69/50
So, 35/30 + 16/75 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50

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