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Add 7/64 and 3/27

7/64 + 3/27 is 127/576.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    7/64 = 7 × 27/64 × 27 = 189/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    3/27 = 3 × 64/27 × 64 = 192/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1728 + 192/1728 = 189 + 192/1728 = 381/1728
  5. 381/1728 simplified gives 127/576
  6. So, 7/64 + 3/27 = 127/576

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