Add 27/32 and 36/63
27/32 + 36/63 is 317/224.
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,
27/32 = 27 × 63/32 × 63 = 1701/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
36/63 = 36 × 32/63 × 32 = 1152/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/2016 + 1152/2016 = 1701 + 1152/2016 = 2853/2016 - 2853/2016 simplified gives 317/224
- So, 27/32 + 36/63 = 317/224
In mixed form: 193/224
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