Add 27/48 and 21/10, Solve 27/48 + 2 1/10 as a fraction

Add 27/48 and 21/10

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 2 1/10

27/48 + 21/10 is 213/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
21/10 = 21 × 24/10 × 24 = 504/240
Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 504/240 = 135 + 504/240 = 639/240
639/240 simplified gives 213/80
So, 27/48 + 21/10 = 213/80
In mixed form: 253/80

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