Add 21/10 and 6/27, Solve 2 1/10 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 21/10 and 6/27

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 6/27

21/10 + 6/27 is 209/90.

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,
21/10 = 21 × 27/10 × 27 = 567/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
Add the two like fractions:
567/270 + 60/270 = 567 + 60/270 = 627/270
627/270 simplified gives 209/90
So, 21/10 + 6/27 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90

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