Add 56/35 and 21/64
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 21/64
56/35 + 21/64 is 617/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
56/35 = 56 × 64/35 × 64 = 3584/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
21/64 = 21 × 35/64 × 35 = 735/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
3584/2240 + 735/2240 = 3584 + 735/2240 = 4319/2240 - 4319/2240 simplified gives 617/320
- So, 56/35 + 21/64 = 617/320
In mixed form: 1297/320
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