Add 27/42 and 16/10, Solve 27/42 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 27/42 and 16/10

1^st number: 27/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

27/42 + 16/10 is 157/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
16/10 = 16 × 21/10 × 21 = 336/210
Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 336/210 = 135 + 336/210 = 471/210
471/210 simplified gives 157/70
So, 27/42 + 16/10 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70

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