Add 9/5 and 27/64
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 27/64
9/5 + 27/64 is 711/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
9/5 = 9 × 64/5 × 64 = 576/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320 - Add the two like fractions:
576/320 + 135/320 = 576 + 135/320 = 711/320 - So, 9/5 + 27/64 = 711/320
In mixed form: 271/320
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