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Add 6/27 and 3/64

6/27 + 3/64 is 155/576.

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,
    6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1728 + 81/1728 = 384 + 81/1728 = 465/1728
  5. 465/1728 simplified gives 155/576
  6. So, 6/27 + 3/64 = 155/576

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