Add 75/4 and 21/27, Solve 18 3/4 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 75/4 and 21/27

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 21/27

75/4 + 21/27 is 703/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
75/4 = 75 × 27/4 × 27 = 2025/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
21/27 = 21 × 4/27 × 4 = 84/108
Add the two like fractions:
2025/108 + 84/108 = 2025 + 84/108 = 2109/108
2109/108 simplified gives 703/36
So, 75/4 + 21/27 = 703/36
In mixed form: 1919/36

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