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Add 48/16 and 6/75

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 6/75

48/16 + 6/75 is 77/25.

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,
    48/16 = 48 × 75/16 × 75 = 3600/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/1200 + 96/1200 = 3600 + 96/1200 = 3696/1200
  5. 3696/1200 simplified gives 77/25
  6. So, 48/16 + 6/75 = 77/25
    In mixed form: 32/25

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