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Add 70/63 and 4/32

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 4/32

70/63 + 4/32 is 89/72.

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,
    70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    4/32 = 4 × 63/32 × 63 = 252/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/2016 + 252/2016 = 2240 + 252/2016 = 2492/2016
  5. 2492/2016 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 70/63 + 4/32 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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