Add 8/2 and 32/63
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 32/63
8/2 + 32/63 is 284/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
8/2 = 8 × 63/2 × 63 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126 - Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 64/126 = 504 + 64/126 = 568/126 - 568/126 simplified gives 284/63
- So, 8/2 + 32/63 = 284/63
In mixed form: 432/63
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