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Add 80/75 and 3/16

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 3/16

80/75 + 3/16 is 301/240.

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,
    80/75 = 80 × 16/75 × 16 = 1280/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    3/16 = 3 × 75/16 × 75 = 225/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1200 + 225/1200 = 1280 + 225/1200 = 1505/1200
  5. 1505/1200 simplified gives 301/240
  6. So, 80/75 + 3/16 = 301/240
    In mixed form: 161/240

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