Add 2/27 and 8/7
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 1/7
2/27 + 8/7 is 230/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
8/7 = 8 × 27/7 × 27 = 216/189 - Add the two like fractions:
14/189 + 216/189 = 14 + 216/189 = 230/189 - So, 2/27 + 8/7 = 230/189
In mixed form: 141/189
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