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Add 27/2 and 60/64

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 60/64

27/2 + 60/64 is 231/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    27/2 = 27 × 32/2 × 32 = 864/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    60/64 = 60 × 1/64 × 1 = 60/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/64 + 60/64 = 864 + 60/64 = 924/64
  5. 924/64 simplified gives 231/16
  6. So, 27/2 + 60/64 = 231/16
    In mixed form: 147/16

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