Add 56/27 and 16/10, Solve 2 2/27 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 56/27 and 16/10

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

56/27 + 16/10 is 496/135.

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,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270
Add the two like fractions:
560/270 + 432/270 = 560 + 432/270 = 992/270
992/270 simplified gives 496/135
So, 56/27 + 16/10 = 496/135
In mixed form: 391/135

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