Add 36/32 and 16/63, Solve 1 4/32 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 16/63

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 16/63

36/32 + 16/63 is 695/504.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
36/32 = 36 × 63/32 × 63 = 2268/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
16/63 = 16 × 32/63 × 32 = 512/2016
Add the two like fractions:
2268/2016 + 512/2016 = 2268 + 512/2016 = 2780/2016
2780/2016 simplified gives 695/504
So, 36/32 + 16/63 = 695/504
In mixed form: 1191/504

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