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Add 8/7 and 42/27

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 1 15/27

8/7 + 42/27 is 170/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    8/7 = 8 × 27/7 × 27 = 216/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/189 + 294/189 = 216 + 294/189 = 510/189
  5. 510/189 simplified gives 170/63
  6. So, 8/7 + 42/27 = 170/63
    In mixed form: 244/63

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