Add 2/4 and 14/27
2/4 + 14/27 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 56/108 = 54 + 56/108 = 110/108 - 110/108 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 2/4 + 14/27 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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