Add 1/28 and 5/36
1/28 + 5/36 is 11/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 35/252 = 9 + 35/252 = 44/252 - 44/252 simplified gives 11/63
- So, 1/28 + 5/36 = 11/63
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