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Add 63/21 and 3/64

1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 3/64

63/21 + 3/64 is 195/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    63/21 = 63 × 64/21 × 64 = 4032/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/1344 + 63/1344 = 4032 + 63/1344 = 4095/1344
  5. 4095/1344 simplified gives 195/64
  6. So, 63/21 + 3/64 = 195/64
    In mixed form: 33/64

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