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Add 70/27 and 6/64

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 6/64

70/27 + 6/64 is 2321/864.

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,
    70/27 = 70 × 64/27 × 64 = 4480/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/1728 + 162/1728 = 4480 + 162/1728 = 4642/1728
  5. 4642/1728 simplified gives 2321/864
  6. So, 70/27 + 6/64 = 2321/864
    In mixed form: 2593/864

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