Add 1/28 and 36/63
1/28 + 36/63 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 144/252 = 9 + 144/252 = 153/252 - 153/252 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 1/28 + 36/63 = 17/28
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