Add 32/4 and 27/63
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 27/63
32/4 + 27/63 is 59/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
32/4 = 32 × 63/4 × 63 = 2016/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/252 + 108/252 = 2016 + 108/252 = 2124/252 - 2124/252 simplified gives 59/7
- So, 32/4 + 27/63 = 59/7
In mixed form: 83/7
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