Add 2/4 and 63/27, Solve 2/4 + 2 9/27 as a fraction

Add 2/4 and 63/27

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

2/4 + 63/27 is 17/6.

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,
63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 252/108 = 54 + 252/108 = 306/108
306/108 simplified gives 17/6
So, 2/4 + 63/27 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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