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Add 1/32 and 18/63

1/32 + 18/63 is 71/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    1/32 = 1 × 63/32 × 63 = 63/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/2016 + 576/2016 = 63 + 576/2016 = 639/2016
  5. 639/2016 simplified gives 71/224
  6. So, 1/32 + 18/63 = 71/224

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