Add 6/27 and 14/8
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 6/8
6/27 + 14/8 is 71/36.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 378/216 = 48 + 378/216 = 426/216 - 426/216 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 6/27 + 14/8 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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