Add 21/10 and 18/64
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 18/64
21/10 + 18/64 is 381/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
21/10 = 21 × 32/10 × 32 = 672/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320 - Add the two like fractions:
672/320 + 90/320 = 672 + 90/320 = 762/320 - 762/320 simplified gives 381/160
- So, 21/10 + 18/64 = 381/160
In mixed form: 261/160
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