Add 63/24 and 1/32
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1/32
63/24 + 1/32 is 85/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
63/24 = 63 × 4/24 × 4 = 252/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
252/96 + 3/96 = 252 + 3/96 = 255/96 - 255/96 simplified gives 85/32
- So, 63/24 + 1/32 = 85/32
In mixed form: 221/32
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