Add 75/16 and 12/27, Solve 4 11/16 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 75/16 and 12/27

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 12/27

75/16 + 12/27 is 739/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
75/16 = 75 × 27/16 × 27 = 2025/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
Add the two like fractions:
2025/432 + 192/432 = 2025 + 192/432 = 2217/432
2217/432 simplified gives 739/144
So, 75/16 + 12/27 = 739/144
In mixed form: 519/144

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