Add 75/5 and 6/27, Solve 15 0/5 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 75/5 and 6/27

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/27

75/5 + 6/27 is 137/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
75/5 = 75 × 27/5 × 27 = 2025/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
Add the two like fractions:
2025/135 + 30/135 = 2025 + 30/135 = 2055/135
2055/135 simplified gives 137/9
So, 75/5 + 6/27 = 137/9
In mixed form: 152/9

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