Add 54/8 and 25/27
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 25/27
54/8 + 25/27 is 829/108.
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,
54/8 = 54 × 27/8 × 27 = 1458/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/216 + 200/216 = 1458 + 200/216 = 1658/216 - 1658/216 simplified gives 829/108
- So, 54/8 + 25/27 = 829/108
In mixed form: 773/108
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