Add 2/42 and 35/27, Solve 2/42 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 35/27

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

2/42 + 35/27 is 254/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
35/27 = 35 × 14/27 × 14 = 490/378
Add the two like fractions:
18/378 + 490/378 = 18 + 490/378 = 508/378
508/378 simplified gives 254/189
So, 2/42 + 35/27 = 254/189
In mixed form: 165/189

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