Add 27/8 and 1/81
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1/81
27/8 + 1/81 is 2195/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
27/8 = 27 × 81/8 × 81 = 2187/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/648 + 8/648 = 2187 + 8/648 = 2195/648 - So, 27/8 + 1/81 = 2195/648
In mixed form: 3251/648
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