Add 64/27 and 49/60
1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 49/60
64/27 + 49/60 is 1721/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
64/27 = 64 × 20/27 × 20 = 1280/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/540 + 441/540 = 1280 + 441/540 = 1721/540 - So, 64/27 + 49/60 = 1721/540
In mixed form: 3101/540
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