Add 5/8 and 1/27
5/8 + 1/27 is 143/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Add the two like fractions:
135/216 + 8/216 = 135 + 8/216 = 143/216 - So, 5/8 + 1/27 = 143/216
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