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Add 32/63 and 9/8

1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 1 1/8

32/63 + 9/8 is 823/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/504 + 567/504 = 256 + 567/504 = 823/504
  5. So, 32/63 + 9/8 = 823/504
    In mixed form: 1319/504

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