Add 63/36 and 3/32
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 3/32
63/36 + 3/32 is 59/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
63/36 = 63 × 8/36 × 8 = 504/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
504/288 + 27/288 = 504 + 27/288 = 531/288 - 531/288 simplified gives 59/32
- So, 63/36 + 3/32 = 59/32
In mixed form: 127/32
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