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Add 21/64 and 7/81

21/64 + 7/81 is 2149/5184.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 81 is 5184

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
    21/64 = 21 × 81/64 × 81 = 1701/5184
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
    7/81 = 7 × 64/81 × 64 = 448/5184
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/5184 + 448/5184 = 1701 + 448/5184 = 2149/5184
  5. So, 21/64 + 7/81 = 2149/5184

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