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Add 12/64 and 42/27

1st number: 12/64, 2nd number: 1 15/27

12/64 + 42/27 is 251/144.

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,
    12/64 = 12 × 27/64 × 27 = 324/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    42/27 = 42 × 64/27 × 64 = 2688/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1728 + 2688/1728 = 324 + 2688/1728 = 3012/1728
  5. 3012/1728 simplified gives 251/144
  6. So, 12/64 + 42/27 = 251/144
    In mixed form: 1107/144

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