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Add 27/8 and 7/5

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 2/5

27/8 + 7/5 is 191/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 5 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    7/5 = 7 × 8/5 × 8 = 56/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/40 + 56/40 = 135 + 56/40 = 191/40
  5. So, 27/8 + 7/5 = 191/40
    In mixed form: 431/40

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