Add 63/28 and 2/32
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 2/32
63/28 + 2/32 is 37/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
63/28 = 63 × 8/28 × 8 = 504/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Add the two like fractions:
504/224 + 14/224 = 504 + 14/224 = 518/224 - 518/224 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 63/28 + 2/32 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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