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Add 6/4 and 32/27

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

6/4 + 32/27 is 145/54.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    32/27 = 32 × 4/27 × 4 = 128/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/108 + 128/108 = 162 + 128/108 = 290/108
  5. 290/108 simplified gives 145/54
  6. So, 6/4 + 32/27 = 145/54
    In mixed form: 237/54

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