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Add 40/27 and 12/64

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 12/64

40/27 + 12/64 is 721/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    40/27 = 40 × 64/27 × 64 = 2560/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    12/64 = 12 × 27/64 × 27 = 324/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/1728 + 324/1728 = 2560 + 324/1728 = 2884/1728
  5. 2884/1728 simplified gives 721/432
  6. So, 40/27 + 12/64 = 721/432
    In mixed form: 1289/432

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