Add 4/27 and 1/8
4/27 + 1/8 is 59/216.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Add the two like fractions:
32/216 + 27/216 = 32 + 27/216 = 59/216 - So, 4/27 + 1/8 = 59/216
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