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Add 9/75 and 2/16

9/75 + 2/16 is 49/200.

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,
    9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/1200 + 150/1200 = 144 + 150/1200 = 294/1200
  5. 294/1200 simplified gives 49/200
  6. So, 9/75 + 2/16 = 49/200

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