Add 45/9 and 27/8, Solve 5 0/9 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 27/8

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

45/9 + 27/8 is 67/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72
Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 243/72 = 360 + 243/72 = 603/72
603/72 simplified gives 67/8
So, 45/9 + 27/8 = 67/8
In mixed form: 83/8

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