Add 8/14 and 8/27
8/14 + 8/27 is 164/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
8/27 = 8 × 14/27 × 14 = 112/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 112/378 = 216 + 112/378 = 328/378 - 328/378 simplified gives 164/189
- So, 8/14 + 8/27 = 164/189
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