Add 96/75 and 16/6
1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 2 4/6
96/75 + 16/6 is 296/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
96/75 = 96 × 2/75 × 2 = 192/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Add the two like fractions:
192/150 + 400/150 = 192 + 400/150 = 592/150 - 592/150 simplified gives 296/75
- So, 96/75 + 16/6 = 296/75
In mixed form: 371/75
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