Add 2/63 and 24/28
2/63 + 24/28 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 216/252 = 8 + 216/252 = 224/252 - 224/252 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 2/63 + 24/28 = 8/9
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