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Add 9/8 and 5/27

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/27

9/8 + 5/27 is 283/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    9/8 = 9 × 27/8 × 27 = 243/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/216 + 40/216 = 243 + 40/216 = 283/216
  5. So, 9/8 + 5/27 = 283/216
    In mixed form: 167/216

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