Add 5/32 and 40/63
5/32 + 40/63 is 1595/2016.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/32 = 5 × 63/32 × 63 = 315/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
315/2016 + 1280/2016 = 315 + 1280/2016 = 1595/2016 - So, 5/32 + 40/63 = 1595/2016
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