Add 70/21 and 6/64
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 6/64
70/21 + 6/64 is 329/96.
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,
70/21 = 70 × 64/21 × 64 = 4480/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
6/64 = 6 × 21/64 × 21 = 126/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/1344 + 126/1344 = 4480 + 126/1344 = 4606/1344 - 4606/1344 simplified gives 329/96
- So, 70/21 + 6/64 = 329/96
In mixed form: 341/96
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