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