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Add 9/6 and 63/32

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 31/32

9/6 + 63/32 is 111/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/96 + 189/96 = 144 + 189/96 = 333/96
  5. 333/96 simplified gives 111/32
  6. So, 9/6 + 63/32 = 111/32
    In mixed form: 315/32

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