Add 2/28 and 16/63
2/28 + 16/63 is 41/126.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 64/252 = 18 + 64/252 = 82/252 - 82/252 simplified gives 41/126
- So, 2/28 + 16/63 = 41/126
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