Add 5/2 and 6/27, Solve 2 1/2 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 6/27

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

5/2 + 6/27 is 49/18.

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,
5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 12/54 = 135 + 12/54 = 147/54
147/54 simplified gives 49/18
So, 5/2 + 6/27 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18

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