Add 3/6 and 27/64
3/6 + 27/64 is 59/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
3/6 = 3 × 32/6 × 32 = 96/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192 - Add the two like fractions:
96/192 + 81/192 = 96 + 81/192 = 177/192 - 177/192 simplified gives 59/64
- So, 3/6 + 27/64 = 59/64
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