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Add 96/16 and 18/75

1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 18/75

96/16 + 18/75 is 156/25.

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,
    96/16 = 96 × 75/16 × 75 = 7200/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/1200 + 288/1200 = 7200 + 288/1200 = 7488/1200
  5. 7488/1200 simplified gives 156/25
  6. So, 96/16 + 18/75 = 156/25
    In mixed form: 66/25

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