Add 32/5 and 12/63
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 12/63
32/5 + 12/63 is 692/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
32/5 = 32 × 63/5 × 63 = 2016/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/315 + 60/315 = 2016 + 60/315 = 2076/315 - 2076/315 simplified gives 692/105
- So, 32/5 + 12/63 = 692/105
In mixed form: 662/105
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