Add 15/28 and 56/63
15/28 + 56/63 is 359/252.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
135/252 + 224/252 = 135 + 224/252 = 359/252 - So, 15/28 + 56/63 = 359/252
In mixed form: 1107/252
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