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Add 36/16 and 40/75

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 40/75

36/16 + 40/75 is 167/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    36/16 = 36 × 75/16 × 75 = 2700/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1200 + 640/1200 = 2700 + 640/1200 = 3340/1200
  5. 3340/1200 simplified gives 167/60
  6. So, 36/16 + 40/75 = 167/60
    In mixed form: 247/60

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