Add 27/4 and 15/75, Solve 6 3/4 + 15/75 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 15/75

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 15/75

27/4 + 15/75 is 139/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
27/4 = 27 × 75/4 × 75 = 2025/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
Add the two like fractions:
2025/300 + 60/300 = 2025 + 60/300 = 2085/300
2085/300 simplified gives 139/20
So, 27/4 + 15/75 = 139/20
In mixed form: 619/20

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