Add 70/27 and 27/8
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 3 3/8
70/27 + 27/8 is 1289/216.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
27/8 = 27 × 27/8 × 27 = 729/216 - Add the two like fractions:
560/216 + 729/216 = 560 + 729/216 = 1289/216 - So, 70/27 + 27/8 = 1289/216
In mixed form: 5209/216
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