Add 5/8 and 27/45
5/8 + 27/45 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 216/360 = 225 + 216/360 = 441/360 - 441/360 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 5/8 + 27/45 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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