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Add 2/32 and 8/63

2/32 + 8/63 is 191/1008.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 63/32 × 63 = 126/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/2016 + 256/2016 = 126 + 256/2016 = 382/2016
  5. 382/2016 simplified gives 191/1008
  6. So, 2/32 + 8/63 = 191/1008

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