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Add 4/2 and 9/27

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 9/27

4/2 + 9/27 is 7/3.

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,
    9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/54 + 18/54 = 108 + 18/54 = 126/54
  5. 126/54 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 4/2 + 9/27 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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