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Add 75/12 and 27/16

1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 1 11/16

75/12 + 27/16 is 127/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    75/12 = 75 × 4/12 × 4 = 300/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    27/16 = 27 × 3/16 × 3 = 81/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/48 + 81/48 = 300 + 81/48 = 381/48
  5. 381/48 simplified gives 127/16
  6. So, 75/12 + 27/16 = 127/16
    In mixed form: 715/16

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