Add 32/7 and 63/16
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 3 15/16
32/7 + 63/16 is 953/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
32/7 = 32 × 16/7 × 16 = 512/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112 - Add the two like fractions:
512/112 + 441/112 = 512 + 441/112 = 953/112 - So, 32/7 + 63/16 = 953/112
In mixed form: 857/112
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