Add 64/7 and 5/27, Solve 9 1/7 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 64/7 and 5/27

1^st number: 9 1/7, 2^nd number: 5/27

64/7 + 5/27 is 1763/189.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
64/7 = 64 × 27/7 × 27 = 1728/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
Add the two like fractions:
1728/189 + 35/189 = 1728 + 35/189 = 1763/189
So, 64/7 + 5/27 = 1763/189
In mixed form: 962/189

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