Add 21/64 and 5/9
21/64 + 5/9 is 509/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
21/64 = 21 × 9/64 × 9 = 189/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576 - Add the two like fractions:
189/576 + 320/576 = 189 + 320/576 = 509/576 - So, 21/64 + 5/9 = 509/576
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