Add 10/16 and 27/21, Solve 10/16 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 10/16 and 27/21

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

10/16 + 27/21 is 107/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
27/21 = 27 × 16/21 × 16 = 432/336
Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 432/336 = 210 + 432/336 = 642/336
642/336 simplified gives 107/56
So, 10/16 + 27/21 = 107/56
In mixed form: 151/56

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