Add 5/21 and 15/64
5/21 + 15/64 is 635/1344.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 64/21 × 64 = 320/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
15/64 = 15 × 21/64 × 21 = 315/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1344 + 315/1344 = 320 + 315/1344 = 635/1344 - So, 5/21 + 15/64 = 635/1344
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