Add 15/21 and 6/64
15/21 + 6/64 is 181/224.
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,
15/21 = 15 × 64/21 × 64 = 960/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
6/64 = 6 × 21/64 × 21 = 126/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1344 + 126/1344 = 960 + 126/1344 = 1086/1344 - 1086/1344 simplified gives 181/224
- So, 15/21 + 6/64 = 181/224
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