Add 8/27 and 4/7
8/27 + 4/7 is 164/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/7 = 4 × 27/7 × 27 = 108/189 - Add the two like fractions:
56/189 + 108/189 = 56 + 108/189 = 164/189 - So, 8/27 + 4/7 = 164/189
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/27+4/7 8/27+8/7 8/54+4/7 8/27+4/14 24/27+4/7 8/27+12/7 8/81+4/7 8/27+4/21 40/27+4/7 8/27+20/7 8/27+4/35 56/27+4/7 8/27+28/7 8/27+4/49