Add 3/75 and 27/16, Solve 3/75 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 3/75 and 27/16

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

3/75 + 27/16 is 691/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
3/75 = 3 × 16/75 × 16 = 48/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
27/16 = 27 × 75/16 × 75 = 2025/1200
Add the two like fractions:
48/1200 + 2025/1200 = 48 + 2025/1200 = 2073/1200
2073/1200 simplified gives 691/400
So, 3/75 + 27/16 = 691/400
In mixed form: 1291/400

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