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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
28/21 = 28 × 64/21 × 64 = 1792/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
5/64 = 5 × 21/64 × 21 = 105/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1344 + 105/1344 = 1792 + 105/1344 = 1897/1344 - 1897/1344 simplified gives 271/192
- So, 28/21 + 5/64 = 271/192
In mixed form: 179/192
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