Add 63/32 and 6/49, Solve 1 31/32 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 63/32 and 6/49

1^st number: 1 31/32, 2^nd number: 6/49

63/32 + 6/49 is 3279/1568.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
63/32 = 63 × 49/32 × 49 = 3087/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
6/49 = 6 × 32/49 × 32 = 192/1568
Add the two like fractions:
3087/1568 + 192/1568 = 3087 + 192/1568 = 3279/1568
So, 63/32 + 6/49 = 3279/1568
In mixed form: 2143/1568

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