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Add 7/63 and 4/32

7/63 + 4/32 is 17/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    4/32 = 4 × 63/32 × 63 = 252/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/2016 + 252/2016 = 224 + 252/2016 = 476/2016
  5. 476/2016 simplified gives 17/72
  6. So, 7/63 + 4/32 = 17/72

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