Add 36/16 and 48/75, Solve 2 4/16 + 48/75 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 48/75

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 48/75

36/16 + 48/75 is 289/100.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 75/16 × 75 = 2700/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
48/75 = 48 × 16/75 × 16 = 768/1200
Add the two like fractions:
2700/1200 + 768/1200 = 2700 + 768/1200 = 3468/1200
3468/1200 simplified gives 289/100
So, 36/16 + 48/75 = 289/100
In mixed form: 289/100

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