Add 8/4 and 32/63
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 32/63
8/4 + 32/63 is 158/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 128/252 = 504 + 128/252 = 632/252 - 632/252 simplified gives 158/63
- So, 8/4 + 32/63 = 158/63
In mixed form: 232/63
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