Add 48/3 and 6/75, Solve 16 0/3 + 6/75 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 6/75

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

48/3 + 6/75 is 402/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
48/3 = 48 × 25/3 × 25 = 1200/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
6/75 = 6 × 1/75 × 1 = 6/75
Add the two like fractions:
1200/75 + 6/75 = 1200 + 6/75 = 1206/75
1206/75 simplified gives 402/25
So, 48/3 + 6/75 = 402/25
In mixed form: 162/25

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