Add 6/75 and 42/16, Solve 6/75 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 42/16

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

6/75 + 42/16 is 541/200.

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,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200
Add the two like fractions:
96/1200 + 3150/1200 = 96 + 3150/1200 = 3246/1200
3246/1200 simplified gives 541/200
So, 6/75 + 42/16 = 541/200
In mixed form: 2141/200

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