Add 3/64 and 20/27
3/64 + 20/27 is 1361/1728.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
20/27 = 20 × 64/27 × 64 = 1280/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
81/1728 + 1280/1728 = 81 + 1280/1728 = 1361/1728 - So, 3/64 + 20/27 = 1361/1728
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