Add 18/28 and 25/63
18/28 + 25/63 is 131/126.
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,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Add the two like fractions:
162/252 + 100/252 = 162 + 100/252 = 262/252 - 262/252 simplified gives 131/126
- So, 18/28 + 25/63 = 131/126
In mixed form: 15/126
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