Add 63/10 and 36/32
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 1 4/32
63/10 + 36/32 is 297/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
63/10 = 63 × 16/10 × 16 = 1008/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/160 + 180/160 = 1008 + 180/160 = 1188/160 - 1188/160 simplified gives 297/40
- So, 63/10 + 36/32 = 297/40
In mixed form: 717/40
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