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Add 7/75 and 6/16

7/75 + 6/16 is 281/600.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    6/16 = 6 × 75/16 × 75 = 450/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1200 + 450/1200 = 112 + 450/1200 = 562/1200
  5. 562/1200 simplified gives 281/600
  6. So, 7/75 + 6/16 = 281/600

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