Add 48/27 and 45/10, Solve 1 21/27 + 4 5/10 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 45/10

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

48/27 + 45/10 is 113/18.

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,
48/27 = 48 × 10/27 × 10 = 480/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270
Add the two like fractions:
480/270 + 1215/270 = 480 + 1215/270 = 1695/270
1695/270 simplified gives 113/18
So, 48/27 + 45/10 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18

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