Add 64/21 and 1/8
1st number: 3 1/21, 2nd number: 1/8
64/21 + 1/8 is 533/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
64/21 = 64 × 8/21 × 8 = 512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
512/168 + 21/168 = 512 + 21/168 = 533/168 - So, 64/21 + 1/8 = 533/168
In mixed form: 329/168
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