Add 27/6 and 35/75, Solve 4 3/6 + 35/75 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 35/75

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 35/75

27/6 + 35/75 is 149/30.

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,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 70/150 = 675 + 70/150 = 745/150
745/150 simplified gives 149/30
So, 27/6 + 35/75 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30

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