Add 4/64 and 42/27, Solve 4/64 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 4/64 and 42/27

1^st number: 4/64, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/64 + 42/27 is 233/144.

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,
4/64 = 4 × 27/64 × 27 = 108/1728
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
42/27 = 42 × 64/27 × 64 = 2688/1728
Add the two like fractions:
108/1728 + 2688/1728 = 108 + 2688/1728 = 2796/1728
2796/1728 simplified gives 233/144
So, 4/64 + 42/27 = 233/144
In mixed form: 189/144

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