Add 2/27 and 60/64
2/27 + 60/64 is 437/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/27 = 2 × 64/27 × 64 = 128/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1728 + 1620/1728 = 128 + 1620/1728 = 1748/1728 - 1748/1728 simplified gives 437/432
- So, 2/27 + 60/64 = 437/432
In mixed form: 15/432
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