Add 32/27 and 6/8
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 6/8
32/27 + 6/8 is 209/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
32/27 = 32 × 8/27 × 8 = 256/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
256/216 + 162/216 = 256 + 162/216 = 418/216 - 418/216 simplified gives 209/108
- So, 32/27 + 6/8 = 209/108
In mixed form: 1101/108
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