Add 27/18 and 10/75, Solve 1 9/18 + 10/75 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 10/75

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 10/75

27/18 + 10/75 is 49/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450
Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 60/450 = 675 + 60/450 = 735/450
735/450 simplified gives 49/30
So, 27/18 + 10/75 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30

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