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Add 5/27 and 2/8

5/27 + 2/8 is 47/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/216 + 54/216 = 40 + 54/216 = 94/216
  5. 94/216 simplified gives 47/108
  6. So, 5/27 + 2/8 = 47/108

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