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Add 40/45 and 27/8

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 3 3/8

40/45 + 27/8 is 307/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/360 + 1215/360 = 320 + 1215/360 = 1535/360
  5. 1535/360 simplified gives 307/72
  6. So, 40/45 + 27/8 = 307/72
    In mixed form: 419/72

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