Add 75/2 and 16/3
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 5 1/3
75/2 + 16/3 is 257/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
75/2 = 75 × 3/2 × 3 = 225/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
16/3 = 16 × 2/3 × 2 = 32/6 - Add the two like fractions:
225/6 + 32/6 = 225 + 32/6 = 257/6 - So, 75/2 + 16/3 = 257/6
In mixed form: 425/6
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