Add 21/27 and 4/8
2127 + 48 is 2318.
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,
2127 = 21 × 827 × 8 = 168216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
48 = 4 × 278 × 27 = 108216 - Add the two like fractions:
168216 + 108216 = 168 + 108216 = 276216 - 276/216 simplified gives 2318
- So, 21/27 + 4/8 = 23/18
In mixed form: 1518
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