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Add 27/24 and 21/10

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 2 1/10

27/24 + 21/10 is 129/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    21/10 = 21 × 12/10 × 12 = 252/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/120 + 252/120 = 135 + 252/120 = 387/120
  5. 387/120 simplified gives 129/40
  6. So, 27/24 + 21/10 = 129/40
    In mixed form: 39/40

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