Add 70/10 and 27/64
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 27/64
70/10 + 27/64 is 475/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/320 + 135/320 = 2240 + 135/320 = 2375/320 - 2375/320 simplified gives 475/64
- So, 70/10 + 27/64 = 475/64
In mixed form: 727/64
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