Add 7/8 and 5/27
7/8 + 5/27 is 229/216.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Add the two like fractions:
189/216 + 40/216 = 189 + 40/216 = 229/216 - So, 7/8 + 5/27 = 229/216
In mixed form: 113/216
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/8+5/27 7/8+10/27 7/16+5/27 7/8+5/54 21/8+5/27 7/8+15/27 7/24+5/27 7/8+5/81 35/8+5/27 7/8+25/27 7/40+5/27 49/8+5/27 7/8+35/27 7/56+5/27