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

Add 27/6 and 15/75

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

27/6 + 15/75 is 47/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 30/150 = 675 + 30/150 = 705/150
705/150 simplified gives 47/10
So, 27/6 + 15/75 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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