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Add 15/28 and 36/63

15/28 + 36/63 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/252 + 144/252 = 135 + 144/252 = 279/252
  5. 279/252 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 15/28 + 36/63 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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