Add 35/63 and 20/32
35/63 + 20/32 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
20/32 = 20 × 63/32 × 63 = 1260/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/2016 + 1260/2016 = 1120 + 1260/2016 = 2380/2016 - 2380/2016 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 35/63 + 20/32 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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