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Add 84/35 and 6/64

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 6/64

84/35 + 6/64 is 399/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    84/35 = 84 × 64/35 × 64 = 5376/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    6/64 = 6 × 35/64 × 35 = 210/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5376/2240 + 210/2240 = 5376 + 210/2240 = 5586/2240
  5. 5586/2240 simplified gives 399/160
  6. So, 84/35 + 6/64 = 399/160
    In mixed form: 279/160

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