Add 21/3 and 27/64
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 27/64
21/3 + 27/64 is 475/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
21/3 = 21 × 64/3 × 64 = 1344/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/192 + 81/192 = 1344 + 81/192 = 1425/192 - 1425/192 simplified gives 475/64
- So, 21/3 + 27/64 = 475/64
In mixed form: 727/64
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