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Add 90/63 and 16/32

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 16/32

90/63 + 16/32 is 27/14.

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,
    90/63 = 90 × 32/63 × 32 = 2880/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    16/32 = 16 × 63/32 × 63 = 1008/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/2016 + 1008/2016 = 2880 + 1008/2016 = 3888/2016
  5. 3888/2016 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 90/63 + 16/32 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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