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Add 56/63 and 3/32

56/63 + 3/32 is 283/288.

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,
    56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/2016 + 189/2016 = 1792 + 189/2016 = 1981/2016
  5. 1981/2016 simplified gives 283/288
  6. So, 56/63 + 3/32 = 283/288

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