Add 6/2 and 32/27, Solve 3 0/2 + 1 5/27 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 32/27

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

6/2 + 32/27 is 113/27.

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,
6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
32/27 = 32 × 2/27 × 2 = 64/54
Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 64/54 = 162 + 64/54 = 226/54
226/54 simplified gives 113/27
So, 6/2 + 32/27 = 113/27
In mixed form: 45/27

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