Add 24/32 and 18/63
24/32 + 18/63 is 29/28.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 63/32 × 63 = 1512/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2016 + 576/2016 = 1512 + 576/2016 = 2088/2016 - 2088/2016 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 24/32 + 18/63 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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