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Add 45/63 and 60/32

1st number: 45/63, 2nd number: 1 28/32

45/63 + 60/32 is 145/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    45/63 = 45 × 32/63 × 32 = 1440/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    60/32 = 60 × 63/32 × 63 = 3780/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/2016 + 3780/2016 = 1440 + 3780/2016 = 5220/2016
  5. 5220/2016 simplified gives 145/56
  6. So, 45/63 + 60/32 = 145/56
    In mixed form: 233/56

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