Add 32/20 and 1/63
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1/63
32/20 + 1/63 is 509/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
32/20 = 32 × 63/20 × 63 = 2016/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
1/63 = 1 × 20/63 × 20 = 20/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/1260 + 20/1260 = 2016 + 20/1260 = 2036/1260 - 2036/1260 simplified gives 509/315
- So, 32/20 + 1/63 = 509/315
In mixed form: 1194/315
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