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Add 70/64 and 3/27

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 3/27

70/64 + 3/27 is 347/288.

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,
    70/64 = 70 × 27/64 × 27 = 1890/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    3/27 = 3 × 64/27 × 64 = 192/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1728 + 192/1728 = 1890 + 192/1728 = 2082/1728
  5. 2082/1728 simplified gives 347/288
  6. So, 70/64 + 3/27 = 347/288
    In mixed form: 159/288

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