Solve 33/8+73/5

$$3 \frac { 3 } { 8 } + \frac { 73 } { 5 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{719}{40}=17.975$$

Solution Steps

Multiply 3 and 8 to get 24.

$$\frac{24+3}{8}+\frac{73}{5}$$

Add 24 and 3 to get 27.

$$\frac{27}{8}+\frac{73}{5}$$

Least common multiple of 8 and 5 is 40. Convert \frac{27}{8} and \frac{73}{5} to fractions with denominator 40.

$$\frac{135}{40}+\frac{584}{40}$$

Since \frac{135}{40} and \frac{584}{40} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{135+584}{40}$$

Add 135 and 584 to get 719.

$$\frac{719}{40}$$

Factor

$$\frac{719}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 17\frac{39}{40} = 17.975$$