Add 5/27 and 2/4
5/27 + 2/4 is 37/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
20/108 + 54/108 = 20 + 54/108 = 74/108 - 74/108 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 5/27 + 2/4 = 37/54
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