Add 64/60 and 7/27
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 7/27
64/60 + 7/27 is 179/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
64/60 = 64 × 9/60 × 9 = 576/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
7/27 = 7 × 20/27 × 20 = 140/540 - Add the two like fractions:
576/540 + 140/540 = 576 + 140/540 = 716/540 - 716/540 simplified gives 179/135
- So, 64/60 + 7/27 = 179/135
In mixed form: 144/135
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