Add 15/10 and 14/27, Solve 1 5/10 + 14/27 as a fraction

Add 15/10 and 14/27

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 14/27

15/10 + 14/27 is 109/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
15/10 = 15 × 27/10 × 27 = 405/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270
Add the two like fractions:
405/270 + 140/270 = 405 + 140/270 = 545/270
545/270 simplified gives 109/54
So, 15/10 + 14/27 = 109/54
In mixed form: 21/54

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