Add 15/12 and 27/50, Solve 1 3/12 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 27/50

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 27/50

15/12 + 27/50 is 179/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 162/300 = 375 + 162/300 = 537/300
537/300 simplified gives 179/100
So, 15/12 + 27/50 = 179/100
In mixed form: 179/100

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