Add 81/75 and 3/16, Solve 1 6/75 + 3/16 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 3/16

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 3/16

81/75 + 3/16 is 507/400.

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,
81/75 = 81 × 16/75 × 16 = 1296/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
3/16 = 3 × 75/16 × 75 = 225/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1296/1200 + 225/1200 = 1296 + 225/1200 = 1521/1200
1521/1200 simplified gives 507/400
So, 81/75 + 3/16 = 507/400
In mixed form: 1107/400

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