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Add 32/60 and 45/63

32/60 + 45/63 is 131/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    32/60 = 32 × 21/60 × 21 = 672/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    45/63 = 45 × 20/63 × 20 = 900/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/1260 + 900/1260 = 672 + 900/1260 = 1572/1260
  5. 1572/1260 simplified gives 131/105
  6. So, 32/60 + 45/63 = 131/105
    In mixed form: 126/105

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