Add 25/27 and 8/12
25/27 + 8/12 is 43/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
100/108 + 72/108 = 100 + 72/108 = 172/108 - 172/108 simplified gives 43/27
- So, 25/27 + 8/12 = 43/27
In mixed form: 116/27
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