Add 21/35 and 5/64
21/35 + 5/64 is 217/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
21/35 = 21 × 64/35 × 64 = 1344/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2240 + 175/2240 = 1344 + 175/2240 = 1519/2240 - 1519/2240 simplified gives 217/320
- So, 21/35 + 5/64 = 217/320
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