Add 30/27 and 25/21, Solve 1 3/27 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 25/21

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

30/27 + 25/21 is 145/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
30/27 = 30 × 7/27 × 7 = 210/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
25/21 = 25 × 9/21 × 9 = 225/189
Add the two like fractions:
210/189 + 225/189 = 210 + 225/189 = 435/189
435/189 simplified gives 145/63
So, 30/27 + 25/21 = 145/63
In mixed form: 219/63

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