Add 27/8 and 36/10
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 3 6/10
27/8 + 36/10 is 279/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
36/10 = 36 × 4/10 × 4 = 144/40 - Add the two like fractions:
135/40 + 144/40 = 135 + 144/40 = 279/40 - So, 27/8 + 36/10 = 279/40
In mixed form: 639/40
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