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Add 24/27 and 21/10

1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 2 1/10

24/27 + 21/10 is 269/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    21/10 = 21 × 27/10 × 27 = 567/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/270 + 567/270 = 240 + 567/270 = 807/270
  5. 807/270 simplified gives 269/90
  6. So, 24/27 + 21/10 = 269/90
    In mixed form: 289/90

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