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Add 54/16 and 30/75

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 30/75

54/16 + 30/75 is 151/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    30/75 = 30 × 16/75 × 16 = 480/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1200 + 480/1200 = 4050 + 480/1200 = 4530/1200
  5. 4530/1200 simplified gives 151/40
  6. So, 54/16 + 30/75 = 151/40
    In mixed form: 331/40

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