Add 14/27 and 8/4, Solve 14/27 + 2 0/4 as a fraction

Add 14/27 and 8/4

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

14/27 + 8/4 is 68/27.

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,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
Add the two like fractions:
56/108 + 216/108 = 56 + 216/108 = 272/108
272/108 simplified gives 68/27
So, 14/27 + 8/4 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27

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