Add 63/32 and 5/18
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 5/18
63/32 + 5/18 is 647/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
63/32 = 63 × 9/32 × 9 = 567/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
567/288 + 80/288 = 567 + 80/288 = 647/288 - So, 63/32 + 5/18 = 647/288
In mixed form: 271/288
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