Add 60/64 and 6/27
60/64 + 6/27 is 167/144.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1728 + 384/1728 = 1620 + 384/1728 = 2004/1728 - 2004/1728 simplified gives 167/144
- So, 60/64 + 6/27 = 167/144
In mixed form: 123/144
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