Add 32/28 and 70/63
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 7/63
32/28 + 70/63 is 142/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
32/28 = 32 × 9/28 × 9 = 288/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 280/252 = 288 + 280/252 = 568/252 - 568/252 simplified gives 142/63
- So, 32/28 + 70/63 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63
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