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Add 45/90 and 27/8

1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 3 3/8

45/90 + 27/8 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/360 + 1215/360 = 180 + 1215/360 = 1395/360
  5. 1395/360 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 45/90 + 27/8 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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