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Add 24/64 and 30/27

1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 1 3/27

24/64 + 30/27 is 107/72.

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,
    24/64 = 24 × 27/64 × 27 = 648/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    30/27 = 30 × 64/27 × 64 = 1920/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1728 + 1920/1728 = 648 + 1920/1728 = 2568/1728
  5. 2568/1728 simplified gives 107/72
  6. So, 24/64 + 30/27 = 107/72
    In mixed form: 135/72

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