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Add 45/20 and 27/8

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 3 3/8

45/20 + 27/8 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    45/20 = 45 × 2/20 × 2 = 90/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/40 + 135/40 = 90 + 135/40 = 225/40
  5. 225/40 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 45/20 + 27/8 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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