Add 2/6 and 80/27, Solve 2/6 + 2 26/27 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 80/27

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

2/6 + 80/27 is 89/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
80/27 = 80 × 2/27 × 2 = 160/54
Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 160/54 = 18 + 160/54 = 178/54
178/54 simplified gives 89/27
So, 2/6 + 80/27 = 89/27
In mixed form: 38/27

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