Add 8/4 and 2/54, Solve 2 0/4 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 8/4 and 2/54

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/54

8/4 + 2/54 is 55/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 4/108 = 216 + 4/108 = 220/108
220/108 simplified gives 55/27
So, 8/4 + 2/54 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27

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