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Add 4/32 and 12/63

4/32 + 12/63 is 53/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    4/32 = 4 × 63/32 × 63 = 252/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/2016 + 384/2016 = 252 + 384/2016 = 636/2016
  5. 636/2016 simplified gives 53/168
  6. So, 4/32 + 12/63 = 53/168

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