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Add 8/75 and 90/16

1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 5 10/16

8/75 + 90/16 is 3439/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    90/16 = 90 × 75/16 × 75 = 6750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/1200 + 6750/1200 = 128 + 6750/1200 = 6878/1200
  5. 6878/1200 simplified gives 3439/600
  6. So, 8/75 + 90/16 = 3439/600
    In mixed form: 5439/600

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