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Add 7/27 and 60/64

7/27 + 60/64 is 517/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    7/27 = 7 × 64/27 × 64 = 448/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1728 + 1620/1728 = 448 + 1620/1728 = 2068/1728
  5. 2068/1728 simplified gives 517/432
  6. So, 7/27 + 60/64 = 517/432
    In mixed form: 185/432

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