Add 8/4 and 25/27
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 25/27
8/4 + 25/27 is 79/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 100/108 = 216 + 100/108 = 316/108 - 316/108 simplified gives 79/27
- So, 8/4 + 25/27 = 79/27
In mixed form: 225/27
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