Add 63/12 and 1/32
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1/32
63/12 + 1/32 is 169/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
63/12 = 63 × 8/12 × 8 = 504/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
504/96 + 3/96 = 504 + 3/96 = 507/96 - 507/96 simplified gives 169/32
- So, 63/12 + 1/32 = 169/32
In mixed form: 59/32
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