Add 45/50 and 27/8
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 3 3/8
45/50 + 27/8 is 171/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
27/8 = 27 × 25/8 × 25 = 675/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 675/200 = 180 + 675/200 = 855/200 - 855/200 simplified gives 171/40
- So, 45/50 + 27/8 = 171/40
In mixed form: 411/40
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