Add 63/49 and 4/32, Solve 1 14/49 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 4/32

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 4/32

63/49 + 4/32 is 79/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
63/49 = 63 × 32/49 × 32 = 2016/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
4/32 = 4 × 49/32 × 49 = 196/1568
Add the two like fractions:
2016/1568 + 196/1568 = 2016 + 196/1568 = 2212/1568
2212/1568 simplified gives 79/56
So, 63/49 + 4/32 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56

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