Add 1/27 and 15/8
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 7/8
1/27 + 15/8 is 413/216.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
15/8 = 15 × 27/8 × 27 = 405/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 405/216 = 8 + 405/216 = 413/216 - So, 1/27 + 15/8 = 413/216
In mixed form: 1197/216
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