Add 63/21 and 6/32
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 6/32
63/21 + 6/32 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
63/21 = 63 × 32/21 × 32 = 2016/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 126/672 = 2016 + 126/672 = 2142/672 - 2142/672 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 63/21 + 6/32 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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