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Add 2/48 and 63/32

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 31/32

2/48 + 63/32 is 193/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/96 + 189/96 = 4 + 189/96 = 193/96
  5. So, 2/48 + 63/32 = 193/96
    In mixed form: 21/96

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