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Add 28/21 and 5/64

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 5/64

28/21 + 5/64 is 271/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    28/21 = 28 × 64/21 × 64 = 1792/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    5/64 = 5 × 21/64 × 21 = 105/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/1344 + 105/1344 = 1792 + 105/1344 = 1897/1344
  5. 1897/1344 simplified gives 271/192
  6. So, 28/21 + 5/64 = 271/192
    In mixed form: 179/192

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