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Add 63/32 and 6/28

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 6/28

63/32 + 6/28 is 489/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    63/32 = 63 × 7/32 × 7 = 441/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    6/28 = 6 × 8/28 × 8 = 48/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/224 + 48/224 = 441 + 48/224 = 489/224
  5. So, 63/32 + 6/28 = 489/224
    In mixed form: 241/224

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