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Add 8/2 and 25/27

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 25/27

8/2 + 25/27 is 133/27.

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,
    8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/54 + 50/54 = 216 + 50/54 = 266/54
  5. 266/54 simplified gives 133/27
  6. So, 8/2 + 25/27 = 133/27
    In mixed form: 425/27

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