Add 3/42 and 27/10, Solve 3/42 + 2 7/10 as a fraction

Add 3/42 and 27/10

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

3/42 + 27/10 is 97/35.

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,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
27/10 = 27 × 21/10 × 21 = 567/210
Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 567/210 = 15 + 567/210 = 582/210
582/210 simplified gives 97/35
So, 3/42 + 27/10 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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