Add 8/64 and 6/27
8/64 + 6/27 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/64 = 8 × 27/64 × 27 = 216/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1728 + 384/1728 = 216 + 384/1728 = 600/1728 - 600/1728 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 8/64 + 6/27 = 25/72
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