Add 5/16 and 10/75
5/16 + 10/75 is 107/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1200 + 160/1200 = 375 + 160/1200 = 535/1200 - 535/1200 simplified gives 107/240
- So, 5/16 + 10/75 = 107/240
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