Add 75/8 and 27/75, Solve 9 3/8 + 27/75 as a fraction

Add 75/8 and 27/75

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 27/75

75/8 + 27/75 is 1947/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
75/8 = 75 × 75/8 × 75 = 5625/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600
Add the two like fractions:
5625/600 + 216/600 = 5625 + 216/600 = 5841/600
5841/600 simplified gives 1947/200
So, 75/8 + 27/75 = 1947/200
In mixed form: 9147/200

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