Add 27/12 and 9/64, Solve 2 3/12 + 9/64 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 9/64

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 9/64

27/12 + 9/64 is 153/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
27/12 = 27 × 16/12 × 16 = 432/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
Add the two like fractions:
432/192 + 27/192 = 432 + 27/192 = 459/192
459/192 simplified gives 153/64
So, 27/12 + 9/64 = 153/64
In mixed form: 225/64

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