Add 8/2 and 42/27
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/27
8/2 + 42/27 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54 - Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 84/54 = 216 + 84/54 = 300/54 - 300/54 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 8/2 + 42/27 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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