Add 15/32 and 49/63
15/32 + 49/63 is 359/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
15/32 = 15 × 63/32 × 63 = 945/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2016 + 1568/2016 = 945 + 1568/2016 = 2513/2016 - 2513/2016 simplified gives 359/288
- So, 15/32 + 49/63 = 359/288
In mixed form: 171/288
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