Add 35/21 and 20/64
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 20/64
35/21 + 20/64 is 95/48.
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,
35/21 = 35 × 64/21 × 64 = 2240/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
20/64 = 20 × 21/64 × 21 = 420/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1344 + 420/1344 = 2240 + 420/1344 = 2660/1344 - 2660/1344 simplified gives 95/48
- So, 35/21 + 20/64 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48
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