Add 9/2 and 3/27, Solve 4 1/2 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 9/2 and 3/27

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

9/2 + 3/27 is 83/18.

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,
9/2 = 9 × 27/2 × 27 = 243/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54
Add the two like fractions:
243/54 + 6/54 = 243 + 6/54 = 249/54
249/54 simplified gives 83/18
So, 9/2 + 3/27 = 83/18
In mixed form: 411/18

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