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Add 2/63 and 54/32

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 22/32

2/63 + 54/32 is 1733/1008.

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,
    2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    54/32 = 54 × 63/32 × 63 = 3402/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/2016 + 3402/2016 = 64 + 3402/2016 = 3466/2016
  5. 3466/2016 simplified gives 1733/1008
  6. So, 2/63 + 54/32 = 1733/1008
    In mixed form: 1725/1008

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