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Add 2/4 and 2/27

2/4 + 2/27 is 31/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/108 + 8/108 = 54 + 8/108 = 62/108
  5. 62/108 simplified gives 31/54
  6. So, 2/4 + 2/27 = 31/54

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