Add 63/35 and 32/56
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 32/56
63/35 + 32/56 is 83/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 160/280 = 504 + 160/280 = 664/280 - 664/280 simplified gives 83/35
- So, 63/35 + 32/56 = 83/35
In mixed form: 213/35
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