Add 10/27 and 72/64, Solve 10/27 + 1 8/64 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 72/64

1^st number: 10/27, 2^nd number: 1 8/64

10/27 + 72/64 is 323/216.

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,
72/64 = 72 × 27/64 × 27 = 1944/1728
Add the two like fractions:
640/1728 + 1944/1728 = 640 + 1944/1728 = 2584/1728
2584/1728 simplified gives 323/216
So, 10/27 + 72/64 = 323/216
In mixed form: 1107/216

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