Add 42/64 and 6/27
42/64 + 6/27 is 253/288.
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,
42/64 = 42 × 27/64 × 27 = 1134/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1728 + 384/1728 = 1134 + 384/1728 = 1518/1728 - 1518/1728 simplified gives 253/288
- So, 42/64 + 6/27 = 253/288
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