Add 8/4 and 16/75, Solve 2 0/4 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 8/4 and 16/75

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 16/75

8/4 + 16/75 is 166/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
8/4 = 8 × 75/4 × 75 = 600/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 64/300 = 600 + 64/300 = 664/300
664/300 simplified gives 166/75
So, 8/4 + 16/75 = 166/75
In mixed form: 216/75

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