Add 15/4 and 27/48, Solve 3 3/4 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 27/48

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 27/48

15/4 + 27/48 is 69/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
15/4 = 15 × 12/4 × 12 = 180/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
Add the two like fractions:
180/48 + 27/48 = 180 + 27/48 = 207/48
207/48 simplified gives 69/16
So, 15/4 + 27/48 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16

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