Add 63/32 and 42/56
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 42/56
63/32 + 42/56 is 87/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
63/32 = 63 × 7/32 × 7 = 441/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
42/56 = 42 × 4/56 × 4 = 168/224 - Add the two like fractions:
441/224 + 168/224 = 441 + 168/224 = 609/224 - 609/224 simplified gives 87/32
- So, 63/32 + 42/56 = 87/32
In mixed form: 223/32
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