Add 2/27 and 28/8
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 3 4/8
2/27 + 28/8 is 193/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
28/8 = 28 × 27/8 × 27 = 756/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 756/216 = 16 + 756/216 = 772/216 - 772/216 simplified gives 193/54
- So, 2/27 + 28/8 = 193/54
In mixed form: 331/54
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