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Add 27/64 and 28/63

27/64 + 28/63 is 499/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    27/64 = 27 × 63/64 × 63 = 1701/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    28/63 = 28 × 64/63 × 64 = 1792/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/4032 + 1792/4032 = 1701 + 1792/4032 = 3493/4032
  5. 3493/4032 simplified gives 499/576
  6. So, 27/64 + 28/63 = 499/576

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