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Add 25/8 and 21/27

1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 21/27

25/8 + 21/27 is 281/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    21/27 = 21 × 8/27 × 8 = 168/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/216 + 168/216 = 675 + 168/216 = 843/216
  5. 843/216 simplified gives 281/72
  6. So, 25/8 + 21/27 = 281/72
    In mixed form: 365/72

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