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

Add 54/27 and 4/5

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

54/27 + 4/5 is 14/5.

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,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135
Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 108/135 = 270 + 108/135 = 378/135
378/135 simplified gives 14/5
So, 54/27 + 4/5 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5

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