Add 7/27 and 4/8
7/27 + 4/8 is 41/54.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
56/216 + 108/216 = 56 + 108/216 = 164/216 - 164/216 simplified gives 41/54
- So, 7/27 + 4/8 = 41/54
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