Add 6/27 and 6/4, Solve 6/27 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 6/4

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

6/27 + 6/4 is 31/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 162/108 = 24 + 162/108 = 186/108
186/108 simplified gives 31/18
So, 6/27 + 6/4 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18

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