Add 54/27 and 14/5, Solve 2 0/27 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 54/27 and 14/5

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

54/27 + 14/5 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135
Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 378/135 = 270 + 378/135 = 648/135
648/135 simplified gives 24/5
So, 54/27 + 14/5 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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