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Add 5/27 and 12/8

1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 1 4/8

5/27 + 12/8 is 91/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/216 + 324/216 = 40 + 324/216 = 364/216
  5. 364/216 simplified gives 91/54
  6. So, 5/27 + 12/8 = 91/54
    In mixed form: 137/54

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