Add 21/6 and 35/64, Solve 3 3/6 + 35/64 as a fraction

Add 21/6 and 35/64

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 35/64

21/6 + 35/64 is 259/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
21/6 = 21 × 32/6 × 32 = 672/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
35/64 = 35 × 3/64 × 3 = 105/192
Add the two like fractions:
672/192 + 105/192 = 672 + 105/192 = 777/192
777/192 simplified gives 259/64
So, 21/6 + 35/64 = 259/64
In mixed form: 43/64

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