Add 50/27 and 6/64, Solve 1 23/27 + 6/64 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 6/64

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 6/64

50/27 + 6/64 is 1681/864.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
50/27 = 50 × 64/27 × 64 = 3200/1728
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728
Add the two like fractions:
3200/1728 + 162/1728 = 3200 + 162/1728 = 3362/1728
3362/1728 simplified gives 1681/864
So, 50/27 + 6/64 = 1681/864
In mixed form: 1817/864

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