Add 27/45 and 9/96
27/45 + 9/96 is 111/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1440 + 135/1440 = 864 + 135/1440 = 999/1440 - 999/1440 simplified gives 111/160
- So, 27/45 + 9/96 = 111/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/45+9/96 27/45+18/96 27/90+9/96 81/45+9/96 27/45+27/96 27/45+45/96 27/45+63/96