Add 14/27 and 5/8
14/27 + 5/8 is 247/216.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Add the two like fractions:
112/216 + 135/216 = 112 + 135/216 = 247/216 - So, 14/27 + 5/8 = 247/216
In mixed form: 131/216
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