Add 30/5 and 27/8, Solve 6 0/5 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 27/8

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

30/5 + 27/8 is 75/8.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
30/5 = 30 × 8/5 × 8 = 240/40
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
Add the two like fractions:
240/40 + 135/40 = 240 + 135/40 = 375/40
375/40 simplified gives 75/8
So, 30/5 + 27/8 = 75/8
In mixed form: 93/8

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