Add 27/2 and 64/7
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 9 1/7
27/2 + 64/7 is 317/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
27/2 = 27 × 7/2 × 7 = 189/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
64/7 = 64 × 2/7 × 2 = 128/14 - Add the two like fractions:
189/14 + 128/14 = 189 + 128/14 = 317/14 - So, 27/2 + 64/7 = 317/14
In mixed form: 229/14
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