Add 21/32 and 50/63
21/32 + 50/63 is 2923/2016.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 63/32 × 63 = 1323/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
50/63 = 50 × 32/63 × 32 = 1600/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2016 + 1600/2016 = 1323 + 1600/2016 = 2923/2016 - So, 21/32 + 50/63 = 2923/2016
In mixed form: 1907/2016
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