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Add 21/10 and 9/64

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

21/10 + 9/64 is 717/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    21/10 = 21 × 32/10 × 32 = 672/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/320 + 45/320 = 672 + 45/320 = 717/320
  5. So, 21/10 + 9/64 = 717/320
    In mixed form: 277/320

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