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Add 10/21 and 4/27

10/21 + 4/27 is 118/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    10/21 = 10 × 9/21 × 9 = 90/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/189 + 28/189 = 90 + 28/189 = 118/189
  5. So, 10/21 + 4/27 = 118/189

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