Add 6/21 and 60/64
6/21 + 60/64 is 137/112.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 64/21 × 64 = 384/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1344 + 1260/1344 = 384 + 1260/1344 = 1644/1344 - 1644/1344 simplified gives 137/112
- So, 6/21 + 60/64 = 137/112
In mixed form: 125/112
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