Add 63/4 and 28/32
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 28/32
63/4 + 28/32 is 133/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
63/4 = 63 × 8/4 × 8 = 504/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
28/32 = 28 × 1/32 × 1 = 28/32 - Add the two like fractions:
504/32 + 28/32 = 504 + 28/32 = 532/32 - 532/32 simplified gives 133/8
- So, 63/4 + 28/32 = 133/8
In mixed form: 165/8
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