Add 21/3 and 60/64
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 60/64
21/3 + 60/64 is 127/16.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/192 + 180/192 = 1344 + 180/192 = 1524/192 - 1524/192 simplified gives 127/16
- So, 21/3 + 60/64 = 127/16
In mixed form: 715/16
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