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Add 8/63 and 70/32

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 2 6/32

8/63 + 70/32 is 2333/1008.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    70/32 = 70 × 63/32 × 63 = 4410/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/2016 + 4410/2016 = 256 + 4410/2016 = 4666/2016
  5. 4666/2016 simplified gives 2333/1008
  6. So, 8/63 + 70/32 = 2333/1008
    In mixed form: 2317/1008

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