Add 32/10 and 21/27, Solve 3 2/10 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 32/10 and 21/27

1^st number: 3 2/10, 2^nd number: 21/27

32/10 + 21/27 is 179/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
32/10 = 32 × 27/10 × 27 = 864/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270
Add the two like fractions:
864/270 + 210/270 = 864 + 210/270 = 1074/270
1074/270 simplified gives 179/45
So, 32/10 + 21/27 = 179/45
In mixed form: 344/45

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