Add 6/8 and 27/45
6/8 + 27/45 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 216/360 = 270 + 216/360 = 486/360 - 486/360 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 6/8 + 27/45 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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