Add 27/56 and 9/64
27/56 + 9/64 is 279/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
27/56 = 27 × 8/56 × 8 = 216/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Add the two like fractions:
216/448 + 63/448 = 216 + 63/448 = 279/448 - So, 27/56 + 9/64 = 279/448
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