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Add 60/64 and 25/27

60/64 + 25/27 is 805/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    25/27 = 25 × 64/27 × 64 = 1600/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1728 + 1600/1728 = 1620 + 1600/1728 = 3220/1728
  5. 3220/1728 simplified gives 805/432
  6. So, 60/64 + 25/27 = 805/432
    In mixed form: 1373/432

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