Add 4/27 and 8/4, Solve 4/27 + 2 0/4 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 8/4

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

4/27 + 8/4 is 58/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
Add the two like fractions:
16/108 + 216/108 = 16 + 216/108 = 232/108
232/108 simplified gives 58/27
So, 4/27 + 8/4 = 58/27
In mixed form: 24/27

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