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Add 18/27 and 60/64

18/27 + 60/64 is 77/48.

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  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    18/27 = 18 × 64/27 × 64 = 1152/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1728 + 1620/1728 = 1152 + 1620/1728 = 2772/1728
  5. 2772/1728 simplified gives 77/48
  6. So, 18/27 + 60/64 = 77/48
    In mixed form: 129/48

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