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Add 1/63 and 60/64

1/63 + 60/64 is 961/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    1/63 = 1 × 64/63 × 64 = 64/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/4032 + 3780/4032 = 64 + 3780/4032 = 3844/4032
  5. 3844/4032 simplified gives 961/1008
  6. So, 1/63 + 60/64 = 961/1008

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