Add 2/8 and 3/27
2/8 + 3/27 is 13/36.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 24/216 = 54 + 24/216 = 78/216 - 78/216 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 2/8 + 3/27 = 13/36
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