Add 45/14 and 27/40, Solve 3 3/14 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 45/14 and 27/40

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 27/40

45/14 + 27/40 is 1089/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
45/14 = 45 × 20/14 × 20 = 900/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
Add the two like fractions:
900/280 + 189/280 = 900 + 189/280 = 1089/280
So, 45/14 + 27/40 = 1089/280
In mixed form: 3249/280

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