Add 56/64 and 6/27
56/64 + 6/27 is 79/72.
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,
56/64 = 56 × 27/64 × 27 = 1512/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1728 + 384/1728 = 1512 + 384/1728 = 1896/1728 - 1896/1728 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 56/64 + 6/27 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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