Add 45/48 and 8/60
45/48 + 8/60 is 257/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 32/240 = 225 + 32/240 = 257/240 - So, 45/48 + 8/60 = 257/240
In mixed form: 117/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/48+8/60 45/48+16/60 45/96+8/60 45/48+24/60 45/48+40/60 45/48+56/60