Add 48/32 and 6/63, Solve 1 16/32 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 48/32 and 6/63

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 6/63

48/32 + 6/63 is 67/42.

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,
48/32 = 48 × 63/32 × 63 = 3024/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
6/63 = 6 × 32/63 × 32 = 192/2016
Add the two like fractions:
3024/2016 + 192/2016 = 3024 + 192/2016 = 3216/2016
3216/2016 simplified gives 67/42
So, 48/32 + 6/63 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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