Add 27/6 and 15/16, Solve 4 3/6 + 15/16 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 15/16

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 15/16

27/6 + 15/16 is 87/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
27/6 = 27 × 8/6 × 8 = 216/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48
Add the two like fractions:
216/48 + 45/48 = 216 + 45/48 = 261/48
261/48 simplified gives 87/16
So, 27/6 + 15/16 = 87/16
In mixed form: 57/16

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