Add 50/75 and 27/4, Solve 50/75 + 6 3/4 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 27/4

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

50/75 + 27/4 is 89/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
27/4 = 27 × 75/4 × 75 = 2025/300
Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 2025/300 = 200 + 2025/300 = 2225/300
2225/300 simplified gives 89/12
So, 50/75 + 27/4 = 89/12
In mixed form: 75/12

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