Add 27/8 and 54/84
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 54/84
27/8 + 54/84 is 225/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
27/8 = 27 × 21/8 × 21 = 567/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 108/168 = 567 + 108/168 = 675/168 - 675/168 simplified gives 225/56
- So, 27/8 + 54/84 = 225/56
In mixed form: 41/56
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