Add 32/2 and 45/63
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 45/63
32/2 + 45/63 is 117/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
32/2 = 32 × 63/2 × 63 = 2016/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/126 + 90/126 = 2016 + 90/126 = 2106/126 - 2106/126 simplified gives 117/7
- So, 32/2 + 45/63 = 117/7
In mixed form: 165/7
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