Add 27/21 and 10/45, Solve 1 6/21 + 10/45 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 10/45

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 10/45

27/21 + 10/45 is 95/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
27/21 = 27 × 15/21 × 15 = 405/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315
Add the two like fractions:
405/315 + 70/315 = 405 + 70/315 = 475/315
475/315 simplified gives 95/63
So, 27/21 + 10/45 = 95/63
In mixed form: 132/63

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