Add 9/6 and 27/64, Solve 1 3/6 + 27/64 as a fraction

Add 9/6 and 27/64

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 27/64

9/6 + 27/64 is 123/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
9/6 = 9 × 32/6 × 32 = 288/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
Add the two like fractions:
288/192 + 81/192 = 288 + 81/192 = 369/192
369/192 simplified gives 123/64
So, 9/6 + 27/64 = 123/64
In mixed form: 159/64

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