Add 2/27 and 42/8
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 5 2/8
2/27 + 42/8 is 575/108.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
42/8 = 42 × 27/8 × 27 = 1134/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 1134/216 = 16 + 1134/216 = 1150/216 - 1150/216 simplified gives 575/108
- So, 2/27 + 42/8 = 575/108
In mixed form: 535/108
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