Add 63/8 and 2/32, Solve 7 7/8 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 63/8 and 2/32

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 2/32

63/8 + 2/32 is 127/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
63/8 = 63 × 4/8 × 4 = 252/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
Add the two like fractions:
252/32 + 2/32 = 252 + 2/32 = 254/32
254/32 simplified gives 127/16
So, 63/8 + 2/32 = 127/16
In mixed form: 715/16

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