Add 35/27 and 4/8
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 4/8
35/27 + 4/8 is 97/54.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 108/216 = 280 + 108/216 = 388/216 - 388/216 simplified gives 97/54
- So, 35/27 + 4/8 = 97/54
In mixed form: 143/54
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