Add 42/7 and 2/27, Solve 6 0/7 + 2/27 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 2/27

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 2/27

42/7 + 2/27 is 164/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
42/7 = 42 × 27/7 × 27 = 1134/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
Add the two like fractions:
1134/189 + 14/189 = 1134 + 14/189 = 1148/189
1148/189 simplified gives 164/27
So, 42/7 + 2/27 = 164/27
In mixed form: 62/27

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