Add 8/27 and 28/7, Solve 8/27 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/27 and 28/7

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

8/27 + 28/7 is 116/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 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 7 × 27 = 189,
28/7 = 28 × 27/7 × 27 = 756/189
Add the two like fractions:
56/189 + 756/189 = 56 + 756/189 = 812/189
812/189 simplified gives 116/27
So, 8/27 + 28/7 = 116/27
In mixed form: 48/27

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