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Add 49/75 and 16/6

1st number: 49/75, 2nd number: 2 4/6

49/75 + 16/6 is 83/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/150 + 400/150 = 98 + 400/150 = 498/150
  5. 498/150 simplified gives 83/25
  6. So, 49/75 + 16/6 = 83/25
    In mixed form: 38/25

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