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Add 20/63 and 24/32

20/63 + 24/32 is 269/252.

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,
    20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    24/32 = 24 × 63/32 × 63 = 1512/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/2016 + 1512/2016 = 640 + 1512/2016 = 2152/2016
  5. 2152/2016 simplified gives 269/252
  6. So, 20/63 + 24/32 = 269/252
    In mixed form: 117/252

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