Add 10/64 and 21/9, Solve 10/64 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 10/64 and 21/9

1^st number: 10/64, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

10/64 + 21/9 is 239/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
21/9 = 21 × 64/9 × 64 = 1344/576
Add the two like fractions:
90/576 + 1344/576 = 90 + 1344/576 = 1434/576
1434/576 simplified gives 239/96
So, 10/64 + 21/9 = 239/96
In mixed form: 247/96

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