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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    32/24 = 32 × 21/24 × 21 = 672/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/504 + 24/504 = 672 + 24/504 = 696/504
  5. 696/504 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 32/24 + 3/63 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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