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Add 27/64 and 8/15

27/64 + 8/15 is 917/960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 15 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/960 + 512/960 = 405 + 512/960 = 917/960
  5. So, 27/64 + 8/15 = 917/960

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