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Add 64/27 and 45/7

1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 6 3/7

64/27 + 45/7 is 1663/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    64/27 = 64 × 7/27 × 7 = 448/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    45/7 = 45 × 27/7 × 27 = 1215/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/189 + 1215/189 = 448 + 1215/189 = 1663/189
  5. So, 64/27 + 45/7 = 1663/189
    In mixed form: 8151/189

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