Add 45/21 and 3/64
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 3/64
45/21 + 3/64 is 981/448.
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,
45/21 = 45 × 64/21 × 64 = 2880/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1344 + 63/1344 = 2880 + 63/1344 = 2943/1344 - 2943/1344 simplified gives 981/448
- So, 45/21 + 3/64 = 981/448
In mixed form: 285/448
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