Add 32/63 and 42/15
1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 2 12/15
32/63 + 42/15 is 1042/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
42/15 = 42 × 21/15 × 21 = 882/315 - Add the two like fractions:
160/315 + 882/315 = 160 + 882/315 = 1042/315 - So, 32/63 + 42/15 = 1042/315
In mixed form: 397/315
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