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Add 5/75 and 90/16

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 5 10/16

5/75 + 90/16 is 683/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    90/16 = 90 × 75/16 × 75 = 6750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/1200 + 6750/1200 = 80 + 6750/1200 = 6830/1200
  5. 6830/1200 simplified gives 683/120
  6. So, 5/75 + 90/16 = 683/120
    In mixed form: 583/120

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