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Add 4/2 and 10/27

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 10/27

4/2 + 10/27 is 64/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    4/2 = 4 × 27/2 × 27 = 108/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/54 + 20/54 = 108 + 20/54 = 128/54
  5. 128/54 simplified gives 64/27
  6. So, 4/2 + 10/27 = 64/27
    In mixed form: 210/27

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