Add 27/5 and 2/64
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2/64
27/5 + 2/64 is 869/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
27/5 = 27 × 64/5 × 64 = 1728/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/320 + 10/320 = 1728 + 10/320 = 1738/320 - 1738/320 simplified gives 869/160
- So, 27/5 + 2/64 = 869/160
In mixed form: 569/160
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