Add 6/75 and 27/16, Solve 6/75 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 27/16

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

6/75 + 27/16 is 707/400.

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,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
27/16 = 27 × 75/16 × 75 = 2025/1200
Add the two like fractions:
96/1200 + 2025/1200 = 96 + 2025/1200 = 2121/1200
2121/1200 simplified gives 707/400
So, 6/75 + 27/16 = 707/400
In mixed form: 1307/400

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