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Add 81/63 and 70/32

1st number: 1 18/63, 2nd number: 2 6/32

81/63 + 70/32 is 389/112.

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,
    81/63 = 81 × 32/63 × 32 = 2592/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    70/32 = 70 × 63/32 × 63 = 4410/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/2016 + 4410/2016 = 2592 + 4410/2016 = 7002/2016
  5. 7002/2016 simplified gives 389/112
  6. So, 81/63 + 70/32 = 389/112
    In mixed form: 353/112

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