Add 10/27 and 21/16, Solve 10/27 + 1 5/16 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 21/16

1^st number: 10/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

10/27 + 21/16 is 727/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
21/16 = 21 × 27/16 × 27 = 567/432
Add the two like fractions:
160/432 + 567/432 = 160 + 567/432 = 727/432
So, 10/27 + 21/16 = 727/432
In mixed form: 1295/432

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