Add 27/4 and 25/75, Solve 6 3/4 + 25/75 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 25/75

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 25/75

27/4 + 25/75 is 85/12.

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,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300
Add the two like fractions:
2025/300 + 100/300 = 2025 + 100/300 = 2125/300
2125/300 simplified gives 85/12
So, 27/4 + 25/75 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12

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