Add 72/64 and 6/27, Solve 1 8/64 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 72/64 and 6/27

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 6/27

72/64 + 6/27 is 97/72.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
72/64 = 72 × 27/64 × 27 = 1944/1728
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1728 + 384/1728 = 1944 + 384/1728 = 2328/1728
2328/1728 simplified gives 97/72
So, 72/64 + 6/27 = 97/72
In mixed form: 125/72

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