Add 15/12 and 27/16, Solve 1 3/12 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 27/16

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

15/12 + 27/16 is 47/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
27/16 = 27 × 3/16 × 3 = 81/48
Add the two like fractions:
60/48 + 81/48 = 60 + 81/48 = 141/48
141/48 simplified gives 47/16
So, 15/12 + 27/16 = 47/16
In mixed form: 215/16

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