Add 75/27 and 8/42, Solve 2 21/27 + 8/42 as a fraction

Add 75/27 and 8/42

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 8/42

75/27 + 8/42 is 187/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
75/27 = 75 × 14/27 × 14 = 1050/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
8/42 = 8 × 9/42 × 9 = 72/378
Add the two like fractions:
1050/378 + 72/378 = 1050 + 72/378 = 1122/378
1122/378 simplified gives 187/63
So, 75/27 + 8/42 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63

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