Add 90/27 and 5/8, Solve 3 9/27 + 5/8 as a fraction

Add 90/27 and 5/8

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 5/8

90/27 + 5/8 is 95/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
90/27 = 90 × 8/27 × 8 = 720/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216
Add the two like fractions:
720/216 + 135/216 = 720 + 135/216 = 855/216
855/216 simplified gives 95/24
So, 90/27 + 5/8 = 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24

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