Add 27/16 and 50/75, Solve 1 11/16 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 27/16 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 50/75

27/16 + 50/75 is 113/48.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
27/16 = 27 × 75/16 × 75 = 2025/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
Add the two like fractions:
2025/1200 + 800/1200 = 2025 + 800/1200 = 2825/1200
2825/1200 simplified gives 113/48
So, 27/16 + 50/75 = 113/48
In mixed form: 217/48

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