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Add 5/84 and 35/64

5/84 + 35/64 is 815/1344.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    5/84 = 5 × 16/84 × 16 = 80/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    35/64 = 35 × 21/64 × 21 = 735/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/1344 + 735/1344 = 80 + 735/1344 = 815/1344
  5. So, 5/84 + 35/64 = 815/1344

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