Add 36/32 and 63/10
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 6 3/10
36/32 + 63/10 is 297/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
63/10 = 63 × 16/10 × 16 = 1008/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 1008/160 = 180 + 1008/160 = 1188/160 - 1188/160 simplified gives 297/40
- So, 36/32 + 63/10 = 297/40
In mixed form: 717/40
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