Add 16/10 and 21/27
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 21/27
16/10 + 21/27 is 107/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 210/270 = 432 + 210/270 = 642/270 - 642/270 simplified gives 107/45
- So, 16/10 + 21/27 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45
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