Add 3/32 and 56/63
3/32 + 56/63 is 283/288.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
189/2016 + 1792/2016 = 189 + 1792/2016 = 1981/2016 - 1981/2016 simplified gives 283/288
- So, 3/32 + 56/63 = 283/288
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