Add 70/10 and 21/64
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 21/64
70/10 + 21/64 is 469/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/320 + 105/320 = 2240 + 105/320 = 2345/320 - 2345/320 simplified gives 469/64
- So, 70/10 + 21/64 = 469/64
In mixed form: 721/64
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