Add 2/5 and 28/63
2/5 + 28/63 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
126/315 + 140/315 = 126 + 140/315 = 266/315 - 266/315 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 2/5 + 28/63 = 38/45
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