Add 32/63 and 14/72
32/63 + 14/72 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
256/504 + 98/504 = 256 + 98/504 = 354/504 - 354/504 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 32/63 + 14/72 = 59/84
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