Add 75/16 and 3/27, Solve 4 11/16 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 75/16 and 3/27

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 3/27

75/16 + 3/27 is 691/144.

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,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432
Add the two like fractions:
2025/432 + 48/432 = 2025 + 48/432 = 2073/432
2073/432 simplified gives 691/144
So, 75/16 + 3/27 = 691/144
In mixed form: 4115/144

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