Add 54/27 and 27/6, Solve 2 0/27 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 54/27 and 27/6

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

54/27 + 27/6 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
54/27 = 54 × 2/27 × 2 = 108/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54
Add the two like fractions:
108/54 + 243/54 = 108 + 243/54 = 351/54
351/54 simplified gives 13/2
So, 54/27 + 27/6 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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