Add 27/21 and 10/48, Solve 1 6/21 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 10/48

27/21 + 10/48 is 251/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
27/21 = 27 × 16/21 × 16 = 432/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 70/336 = 432 + 70/336 = 502/336
502/336 simplified gives 251/168
So, 27/21 + 10/48 = 251/168
In mixed form: 183/168

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