Add 84/16 and 8/75, Solve 5 4/16 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 84/16 and 8/75

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 8/75

84/16 + 8/75 is 1607/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
84/16 = 84 × 75/16 × 75 = 6300/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
Add the two like fractions:
6300/1200 + 128/1200 = 6300 + 128/1200 = 6428/1200
6428/1200 simplified gives 1607/300
So, 84/16 + 8/75 = 1607/300
In mixed form: 5107/300

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