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Add 8/27 and 3/64

8/27 + 3/64 is 593/1728.

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,
    8/27 = 8 × 64/27 × 64 = 512/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1728 + 81/1728 = 512 + 81/1728 = 593/1728
  5. So, 8/27 + 3/64 = 593/1728

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