Add 14/5 and 32/63
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 32/63
14/5 + 32/63 is 1042/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315 - Add the two like fractions:
882/315 + 160/315 = 882 + 160/315 = 1042/315 - So, 14/5 + 32/63 = 1042/315
In mixed form: 397/315
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