Add 8/27 and 14/21
8/27 + 14/21 is 26/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
14/21 = 14 × 9/21 × 9 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
56/189 + 126/189 = 56 + 126/189 = 182/189 - 182/189 simplified gives 26/27
- So, 8/27 + 14/21 = 26/27
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