Add 32/7 and 20/63
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 20/63
32/7 + 20/63 is 44/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
32/7 = 32 × 9/7 × 9 = 288/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
20/63 = 20 × 1/63 × 1 = 20/63 - Add the two like fractions:
288/63 + 20/63 = 288 + 20/63 = 308/63 - 308/63 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 32/7 + 20/63 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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