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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
16/4 = 16 × 16/4 × 16 = 256/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64 - Add the two like fractions:
256/64 + 27/64 = 256 + 27/64 = 283/64 - So, 16/4 + 27/64 = 283/64
In mixed form: 427/64
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