Add 25/16 and 75/27, Solve 1 9/16 + 2 21/27 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 75/27

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

25/16 + 75/27 is 625/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
75/27 = 75 × 16/27 × 16 = 1200/432
Add the two like fractions:
675/432 + 1200/432 = 675 + 1200/432 = 1875/432
1875/432 simplified gives 625/144
So, 25/16 + 75/27 = 625/144
In mixed form: 449/144

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