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Add 27/64 and 45/35

1st number: 27/64, 2nd number: 1 10/35

27/64 + 45/35 is 765/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    27/64 = 27 × 35/64 × 35 = 945/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    45/35 = 45 × 64/35 × 64 = 2880/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/2240 + 2880/2240 = 945 + 2880/2240 = 3825/2240
  5. 3825/2240 simplified gives 765/448
  6. So, 27/64 + 45/35 = 765/448
    In mixed form: 1317/448

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