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Add 16/4 and 27/64

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 27/64

16/4 + 27/64 is 283/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    16/4 = 16 × 16/4 × 16 = 256/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/64 + 27/64 = 256 + 27/64 = 283/64
  5. So, 16/4 + 27/64 = 283/64
    In mixed form: 427/64

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