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Add 8/4 and 4/27

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

8/4 + 4/27 is 58/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/108 + 16/108 = 216 + 16/108 = 232/108
  5. 232/108 simplified gives 58/27
  6. So, 8/4 + 4/27 = 58/27
    In mixed form: 24/27

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