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

Add 6/4 and 4/27

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

6/4 + 4/27 is 89/54.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
Add the two like fractions:
162/108 + 16/108 = 162 + 16/108 = 178/108
178/108 simplified gives 89/54
So, 6/4 + 4/27 = 89/54
In mixed form: 135/54

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