Add 10/27 and 6/64, Solve 10/27 + 6/64 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 6/64

10/27 + 6/64 is 401/864.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
10/27 = 10 × 64/27 × 64 = 640/1728
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728
Add the two like fractions:
640/1728 + 162/1728 = 640 + 162/1728 = 802/1728
802/1728 simplified gives 401/864
So, 10/27 + 6/64 = 401/864

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