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Add 49/63 and 8/32

49/63 + 8/32 is 37/36.

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,
    49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    8/32 = 8 × 63/32 × 63 = 504/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/2016 + 504/2016 = 1568 + 504/2016 = 2072/2016
  5. 2072/2016 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 49/63 + 8/32 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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