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Add 84/16 and 9/75

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 9/75

84/16 + 9/75 is 537/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    84/16 = 84 × 75/16 × 75 = 6300/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/1200 + 144/1200 = 6300 + 144/1200 = 6444/1200
  5. 6444/1200 simplified gives 537/100
  6. So, 84/16 + 9/75 = 537/100
    In mixed form: 537/100

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