Add 12/21 and 3/64
12/21 + 3/64 is 277/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
12/21 = 12 × 64/21 × 64 = 768/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1344 + 63/1344 = 768 + 63/1344 = 831/1344 - 831/1344 simplified gives 277/448
- So, 12/21 + 3/64 = 277/448
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