Add 28/32 and 14/63
28/32 + 14/63 is 79/72.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 63/32 × 63 = 1764/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
14/63 = 14 × 32/63 × 32 = 448/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/2016 + 448/2016 = 1764 + 448/2016 = 2212/2016 - 2212/2016 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 28/32 + 14/63 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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