Add 27/5 and 45/64
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 45/64
27/5 + 45/64 is 1953/320.
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,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/320 + 225/320 = 1728 + 225/320 = 1953/320 - So, 27/5 + 45/64 = 1953/320
In mixed form: 633/320
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