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Add 75/5 and 28/16

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/16

75/5 + 28/16 is 67/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    75/5 = 75 × 16/5 × 16 = 1200/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    28/16 = 28 × 5/16 × 5 = 140/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/80 + 140/80 = 1200 + 140/80 = 1340/80
  5. 1340/80 simplified gives 67/4
  6. So, 75/5 + 28/16 = 67/4
    In mixed form: 163/4

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