Add 32/2 and 63/28
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2 7/28
32/2 + 63/28 is 73/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
32/2 = 32 × 14/2 × 14 = 448/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
63/28 = 63 × 1/28 × 1 = 63/28 - Add the two like fractions:
448/28 + 63/28 = 448 + 63/28 = 511/28 - 511/28 simplified gives 73/4
- So, 32/2 + 63/28 = 73/4
In mixed form: 181/4
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