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Add 63/6 and 60/32

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 28/32

63/6 + 60/32 is 99/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    63/6 = 63 × 16/6 × 16 = 1008/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/96 + 180/96 = 1008 + 180/96 = 1188/96
  5. 1188/96 simplified gives 99/8
  6. So, 63/6 + 60/32 = 99/8
    In mixed form: 123/8

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