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Add 63/32 and 7/36

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 7/36

63/32 + 7/36 is 623/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    63/32 = 63 × 9/32 × 9 = 567/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/288 + 56/288 = 567 + 56/288 = 623/288
  5. So, 63/32 + 7/36 = 623/288
    In mixed form: 247/288

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