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Add 27/16 and 15/75

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 15/75

27/16 + 15/75 is 151/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    27/16 = 27 × 75/16 × 75 = 2025/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1200 + 240/1200 = 2025 + 240/1200 = 2265/1200
  5. 2265/1200 simplified gives 151/80
  6. So, 27/16 + 15/75 = 151/80
    In mixed form: 171/80

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