Add 49/63 and 12/32
49/63 + 12/32 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
12/32 = 12 × 63/32 × 63 = 756/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/2016 + 756/2016 = 1568 + 756/2016 = 2324/2016 - 2324/2016 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 49/63 + 12/32 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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