Add 8/10 and 21/27
8/10 + 21/27 is 71/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/10 = 8 × 27/10 × 27 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
216/270 + 210/270 = 216 + 210/270 = 426/270 - 426/270 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 8/10 + 21/27 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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