Add 27/45 and 27/8, Solve 27/45 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 27/8

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

27/45 + 27/8 is 159/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360
Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 1215/360 = 216 + 1215/360 = 1431/360
1431/360 simplified gives 159/40
So, 27/45 + 27/8 = 159/40
In mixed form: 339/40

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