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Add 64/6 and 30/27

1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/27

64/6 + 30/27 is 106/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    64/6 = 64 × 9/6 × 9 = 576/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/54 + 60/54 = 576 + 60/54 = 636/54
  5. 636/54 simplified gives 106/9
  6. So, 64/6 + 30/27 = 106/9
    In mixed form: 117/9

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