Add 28/8 and 14/27
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 14/27
28/8 + 14/27 is 217/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
28/8 = 28 × 27/8 × 27 = 756/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Add the two like fractions:
756/216 + 112/216 = 756 + 112/216 = 868/216 - 868/216 simplified gives 217/54
- So, 28/8 + 14/27 = 217/54
In mixed form: 41/54
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