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Add 10/63 and 40/32

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 8/32

10/63 + 40/32 is 355/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    10/63 = 10 × 32/63 × 32 = 320/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    40/32 = 40 × 63/32 × 63 = 2520/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2016 + 2520/2016 = 320 + 2520/2016 = 2840/2016
  5. 2840/2016 simplified gives 355/252
  6. So, 10/63 + 40/32 = 355/252
    In mixed form: 1103/252

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