Add 8/75 and 49/16, Solve 8/75 + 3 1/16 as a fraction

Add 8/75 and 49/16

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

8/75 + 49/16 is 3803/1200.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
49/16 = 49 × 75/16 × 75 = 3675/1200
Add the two like fractions:
128/1200 + 3675/1200 = 128 + 3675/1200 = 3803/1200
So, 8/75 + 49/16 = 3803/1200
In mixed form: 3203/1200

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