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Add 2/84 and 9/64

2/84 + 9/64 is 221/1344.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    2/84 = 2 × 16/84 × 16 = 32/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    9/64 = 9 × 21/64 × 21 = 189/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1344 + 189/1344 = 32 + 189/1344 = 221/1344
  5. So, 2/84 + 9/64 = 221/1344

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