Add 42/4 and 2/27
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2/27
42/4 + 2/27 is 571/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
42/4 = 42 × 27/4 × 27 = 1134/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/108 + 8/108 = 1134 + 8/108 = 1142/108 - 1142/108 simplified gives 571/54
- So, 42/4 + 2/27 = 571/54
In mixed form: 1031/54
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