Add 2/28 and 6/63
2/28 + 6/63 is 1/6.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 24/252 = 18 + 24/252 = 42/252 - 42/252 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/28 + 6/63 = 1/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/28+6/63 2/28+12/63 2/56+6/63 6/28+6/63 2/28+18/63 2/84+6/63 10/28+6/63 2/28+30/63 14/28+6/63 2/28+42/63