Add 10/21 and 18/27
10/21 + 18/27 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
10/21 = 10 × 9/21 × 9 = 90/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
90/189 + 126/189 = 90 + 126/189 = 216/189 - 216/189 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 10/21 + 18/27 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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