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Add 1/8 and 42/27

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 15/27

1/8 + 42/27 is 121/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/216 + 336/216 = 27 + 336/216 = 363/216
  5. 363/216 simplified gives 121/72
  6. So, 1/8 + 42/27 = 121/72
    In mixed form: 149/72

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