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Add 42/27 and 1/4

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1/4

42/27 + 1/4 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/108 + 27/108 = 168 + 27/108 = 195/108
  5. 195/108 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 42/27 + 1/4 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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