Add 32/4 and 8/27
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 8/27
32/4 + 8/27 is 224/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
32/4 = 32 × 27/4 × 27 = 864/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Add the two like fractions:
864/108 + 32/108 = 864 + 32/108 = 896/108 - 896/108 simplified gives 224/27
- So, 32/4 + 8/27 = 224/27
In mixed form: 88/27
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