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Add 64/2 and 4/27

1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 4/27

64/2 + 4/27 is 868/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    64/2 = 64 × 27/2 × 27 = 1728/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/54 + 8/54 = 1728 + 8/54 = 1736/54
  5. 1736/54 simplified gives 868/27
  6. So, 64/2 + 4/27 = 868/27
    In mixed form: 324/27

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