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Add 60/63 and 20/32

60/63 + 20/32 is 265/168.

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,
    60/63 = 60 × 32/63 × 32 = 1920/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    20/32 = 20 × 63/32 × 63 = 1260/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2016 + 1260/2016 = 1920 + 1260/2016 = 3180/2016
  5. 3180/2016 simplified gives 265/168
  6. So, 60/63 + 20/32 = 265/168
    In mixed form: 197/168

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