Add 21/15 and 50/27, Solve 1 6/15 + 1 23/27 as a fraction

Add 21/15 and 50/27

1^st number: 1 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

21/15 + 50/27 is 439/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
21/15 = 21 × 9/15 × 9 = 189/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
Add the two like fractions:
189/135 + 250/135 = 189 + 250/135 = 439/135
So, 21/15 + 50/27 = 439/135
In mixed form: 334/135

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