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Add 36/64 and 40/27

1st number: 36/64, 2nd number: 1 13/27

36/64 + 40/27 is 883/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    36/64 = 36 × 27/64 × 27 = 972/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    40/27 = 40 × 64/27 × 64 = 2560/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1728 + 2560/1728 = 972 + 2560/1728 = 3532/1728
  5. 3532/1728 simplified gives 883/432
  6. So, 36/64 + 40/27 = 883/432
    In mixed form: 219/432

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