Add 5/75 and 20/16, Solve 5/75 + 1 4/16 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 20/16

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

5/75 + 20/16 is 79/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
20/16 = 20 × 75/16 × 75 = 1500/1200
Add the two like fractions:
80/1200 + 1500/1200 = 80 + 1500/1200 = 1580/1200
1580/1200 simplified gives 79/60
So, 5/75 + 20/16 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60

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