Add 27/21 and 24/5, Solve 1 6/21 + 4 4/5 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 24/5

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

27/21 + 24/5 is 213/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
27/21 = 27 × 5/21 × 5 = 135/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
24/5 = 24 × 21/5 × 21 = 504/105
Add the two like fractions:
135/105 + 504/105 = 135 + 504/105 = 639/105
639/105 simplified gives 213/35
So, 27/21 + 24/5 = 213/35
In mixed form: 63/35

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