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Add 8/64 and 6/27

8/64 + 6/27 is 25/72.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 27/64 × 27 = 216/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1728 + 384/1728 = 216 + 384/1728 = 600/1728
  5. 600/1728 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 8/64 + 6/27 = 25/72

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