Add 27/15 and 10/14, Solve 1 12/15 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 10/14

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 10/14

27/15 + 10/14 is 88/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
27/15 = 27 × 14/15 × 14 = 378/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210
Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 150/210 = 378 + 150/210 = 528/210
528/210 simplified gives 88/35
So, 27/15 + 10/14 = 88/35
In mixed form: 218/35

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