Add 6/45 and 27/48
6/45 + 27/48 is 167/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 405/720 = 96 + 405/720 = 501/720 - 501/720 simplified gives 167/240
- So, 6/45 + 27/48 = 167/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/45+27/48 6/45+54/48 6/90+27/48 6/45+27/96 18/45+27/48 6/45+81/48 30/45+27/48 42/45+27/48