Add 27/75 and 7/8
27/75 + 7/8 is 247/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
7/8 = 7 × 75/8 × 75 = 525/600 - Add the two like fractions:
216/600 + 525/600 = 216 + 525/600 = 741/600 - 741/600 simplified gives 247/200
- So, 27/75 + 7/8 = 247/200
In mixed form: 147/200
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