Add 27/8 and 25/6
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 4 1/6
27/8 + 25/6 is 181/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24 - Add the two like fractions:
81/24 + 100/24 = 81 + 100/24 = 181/24 - So, 27/8 + 25/6 = 181/24
In mixed form: 713/24
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