Add 27/21 and 1/70, Solve 1 6/21 + 1/70 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 1/70

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 1/70

27/21 + 1/70 is 13/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
27/21 = 27 × 10/21 × 10 = 270/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 3/210 = 270 + 3/210 = 273/210
273/210 simplified gives 13/10
So, 27/21 + 1/70 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10

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