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Add 5/27 and 8/9

5/27 + 8/9 is 29/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 9 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    5/27 = 5 × 1/27 × 1 = 5/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    8/9 = 8 × 3/9 × 3 = 24/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/27 + 24/27 = 5 + 24/27 = 29/27
  5. So, 5/27 + 8/9 = 29/27
    In mixed form: 12/27

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