Add 5/64 and 21/63
5/64 + 21/63 is 79/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
21/63 = 21 × 64/63 × 64 = 1344/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
315/4032 + 1344/4032 = 315 + 1344/4032 = 1659/4032 - 1659/4032 simplified gives 79/192
- So, 5/64 + 21/63 = 79/192
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