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Add 50/75 and 16/10

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 6/10

50/75 + 16/10 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    16/10 = 16 × 15/10 × 15 = 240/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 240/150 = 100 + 240/150 = 340/150
  5. 340/150 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 50/75 + 16/10 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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