Add 8/2 and 90/27, Solve 4 0/2 + 3 9/27 as a fraction

Add 8/2 and 90/27

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

8/2 + 90/27 is 22/3.

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,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54
Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 180/54 = 216 + 180/54 = 396/54
396/54 simplified gives 22/3
So, 8/2 + 90/27 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3

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