Add 81/75 and 27/6, Solve 1 6/75 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

81/75 + 27/6 is 279/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 675/150 = 162 + 675/150 = 837/150
837/150 simplified gives 279/50
So, 81/75 + 27/6 = 279/50
In mixed form: 529/50

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