Add 32/24 and 3/63
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 3/63
32/24 + 3/63 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
32/24 = 32 × 21/24 × 21 = 672/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504 - Add the two like fractions:
672/504 + 24/504 = 672 + 24/504 = 696/504 - 696/504 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 32/24 + 3/63 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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