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Add 54/75 and 30/16

1st number: 54/75, 2nd number: 1 14/16

54/75 + 30/16 is 519/200.

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,
    54/75 = 54 × 16/75 × 16 = 864/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    30/16 = 30 × 75/16 × 75 = 2250/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1200 + 2250/1200 = 864 + 2250/1200 = 3114/1200
  5. 3114/1200 simplified gives 519/200
  6. So, 54/75 + 30/16 = 519/200
    In mixed form: 2119/200

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