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Add 40/16 and 1/75

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

40/16 + 1/75 is 377/150.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 75/16 × 75 = 3000/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/1200 + 16/1200 = 3000 + 16/1200 = 3016/1200
  5. 3016/1200 simplified gives 377/150
  6. So, 40/16 + 1/75 = 377/150
    In mixed form: 277/150

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