Add 42/27 and 2/10, Solve 1 15/27 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 2/10

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 2/10

42/27 + 2/10 is 79/45.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
42/27 = 42 × 10/27 × 10 = 420/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270
Add the two like fractions:
420/270 + 54/270 = 420 + 54/270 = 474/270
474/270 simplified gives 79/45
So, 42/27 + 2/10 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45

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