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Add 75/16 and 16/10

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 1 6/10

75/16 + 16/10 is 503/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    75/16 = 75 × 5/16 × 5 = 375/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/80 + 128/80 = 375 + 128/80 = 503/80
  5. So, 75/16 + 16/10 = 503/80
    In mixed form: 623/80

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