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Add 49/27 and 20/64

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 20/64

49/27 + 20/64 is 919/432.

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,
    49/27 = 49 × 64/27 × 64 = 3136/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    20/64 = 20 × 27/64 × 27 = 540/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/1728 + 540/1728 = 3136 + 540/1728 = 3676/1728
  5. 3676/1728 simplified gives 919/432
  6. So, 49/27 + 20/64 = 919/432
    In mixed form: 255/432

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