Add 35/2 and 63/32
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 31/32
35/2 + 63/32 is 623/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
35/2 = 35 × 16/2 × 16 = 560/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
63/32 = 63 × 1/32 × 1 = 63/32 - Add the two like fractions:
560/32 + 63/32 = 560 + 63/32 = 623/32 - So, 35/2 + 63/32 = 623/32
In mixed form: 1915/32
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