Add 63/72 and 7/32
63/72 + 7/32 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
63/72 = 63 × 4/72 × 4 = 252/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 63/288 = 252 + 63/288 = 315/288 - 315/288 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 63/72 + 7/32 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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