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Add 8/21 and 49/64

8/21 + 49/64 is 1541/1344.

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,
    8/21 = 8 × 64/21 × 64 = 512/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    49/64 = 49 × 21/64 × 21 = 1029/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1344 + 1029/1344 = 512 + 1029/1344 = 1541/1344
  5. So, 8/21 + 49/64 = 1541/1344
    In mixed form: 1197/1344

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