Add 27/10 and 60/64
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 60/64
27/10 + 60/64 is 291/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
27/10 = 27 × 32/10 × 32 = 864/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320 - Add the two like fractions:
864/320 + 300/320 = 864 + 300/320 = 1164/320 - 1164/320 simplified gives 291/80
- So, 27/10 + 60/64 = 291/80
In mixed form: 351/80
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