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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
63/32 = 63 × 9/32 × 9 = 567/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Add the two like fractions:
567/288 + 56/288 = 567 + 56/288 = 623/288 - So, 63/32 + 7/36 = 623/288
In mixed form: 247/288
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