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Add 8/27 and 10/4

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 2 2/4

8/27 + 10/4 is 151/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/108 + 270/108 = 32 + 270/108 = 302/108
  5. 302/108 simplified gives 151/54
  6. So, 8/27 + 10/4 = 151/54
    In mixed form: 243/54

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