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Add 72/63 and 30/32

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 30/32

72/63 + 30/32 is 233/112.

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,
    72/63 = 72 × 32/63 × 32 = 2304/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    30/32 = 30 × 63/32 × 63 = 1890/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2016 + 1890/2016 = 2304 + 1890/2016 = 4194/2016
  5. 4194/2016 simplified gives 233/112
  6. So, 72/63 + 30/32 = 233/112
    In mixed form: 29/112

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