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Add 8/27 and 10/8

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 1 2/8

8/27 + 10/8 is 167/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    10/8 = 10 × 27/8 × 27 = 270/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/216 + 270/216 = 64 + 270/216 = 334/216
  5. 334/216 simplified gives 167/108
  6. So, 8/27 + 10/8 = 167/108
    In mixed form: 159/108

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