Add 54/2 and 24/7, Solve 27 0/2 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 54/2 and 24/7

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

54/2 + 24/7 is 213/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
54/2 = 54 × 7/2 × 7 = 378/14
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
24/7 = 24 × 2/7 × 2 = 48/14
Add the two like fractions:
378/14 + 48/14 = 378 + 48/14 = 426/14
426/14 simplified gives 213/7
So, 54/2 + 24/7 = 213/7
In mixed form: 303/7

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