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Add 1/64 and 6/27

1/64 + 6/27 is 137/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    1/64 = 1 × 27/64 × 27 = 27/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1728 + 384/1728 = 27 + 384/1728 = 411/1728
  5. 411/1728 simplified gives 137/576
  6. So, 1/64 + 6/27 = 137/576

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