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Add 90/75 and 80/16

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 5 0/16

90/75 + 80/16 is 31/5.

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,
    90/75 = 90 × 16/75 × 16 = 1440/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    80/16 = 80 × 75/16 × 75 = 6000/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1200 + 6000/1200 = 1440 + 6000/1200 = 7440/1200
  5. 7440/1200 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 90/75 + 80/16 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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