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Add 96/75 and 16/18

1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 16/18

96/75 + 16/18 is 488/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    96/75 = 96 × 6/75 × 6 = 576/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/450 + 400/450 = 576 + 400/450 = 976/450
  5. 976/450 simplified gives 488/225
  6. So, 96/75 + 16/18 = 488/225
    In mixed form: 238/225

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