Add 4/2 and 3/27
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 3/27
4/2 + 3/27 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
4/2 = 4 × 27/2 × 27 = 108/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
108/54 + 6/54 = 108 + 6/54 = 114/54 - 114/54 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 4/2 + 3/27 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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