Add 45/8 and 6/27
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 6/27
45/8 + 6/27 is 421/72.
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,
45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/216 + 48/216 = 1215 + 48/216 = 1263/216 - 1263/216 simplified gives 421/72
- So, 45/8 + 6/27 = 421/72
In mixed form: 561/72
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