Add 5/63 and 30/32, Solve 5/63 + 30/32 as a fraction

Add 5/63 and 30/32

5/63 + 30/32 is 1025/1008.

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,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
30/32 = 30 × 63/32 × 63 = 1890/2016
Add the two like fractions:
160/2016 + 1890/2016 = 160 + 1890/2016 = 2050/2016
2050/2016 simplified gives 1025/1008
So, 5/63 + 30/32 = 1025/1008
In mixed form: 117/1008

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