Add 81/8 and 1/27
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 1/27
81/8 + 1/27 is 2195/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
81/8 = 81 × 27/8 × 27 = 2187/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/216 + 8/216 = 2187 + 8/216 = 2195/216 - So, 81/8 + 1/27 = 2195/216
In mixed form: 1035/216
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