Add 21/64 and 24/60
21/64 + 24/60 is 233/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
21/64 = 21 × 15/64 × 15 = 315/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
24/60 = 24 × 16/60 × 16 = 384/960 - Add the two like fractions:
315/960 + 384/960 = 315 + 384/960 = 699/960 - 699/960 simplified gives 233/320
- So, 21/64 + 24/60 = 233/320
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