Add 45/80 and 27/48
45/80 + 27/48 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 135/240 = 135 + 135/240 = 270/240 - 270/240 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 45/80 + 27/48 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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