Solve 43/8+27/10=

$$\frac { 43 } { 8 } + \frac { 27 } { 10 } =$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{323}{40}=8.075$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 8 and 10 is 40. Convert \frac{43}{8} and \frac{27}{10} to fractions with denominator 40.

$$\frac{215}{40}+\frac{108}{40}$$

Since \frac{215}{40} and \frac{108}{40} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{215+108}{40}$$

Add 215 and 108 to get 323.

$$\frac{323}{40}$$

Factor

$$\frac{17 \cdot 19}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 8\frac{3}{40} = 8.075$$