Add 27/64 and 56/60
27/64 + 56/60 is 1301/960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
56/60 = 56 × 16/60 × 16 = 896/960 - Add the two like fractions:
405/960 + 896/960 = 405 + 896/960 = 1301/960 - So, 27/64 + 56/60 = 1301/960
In mixed form: 1341/960
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