Add 27/48 and 27/90
27/48 + 27/90 is 69/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
405/720 + 216/720 = 405 + 216/720 = 621/720 - 621/720 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 27/48 + 27/90 = 69/80
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