Add 20/28 and 5/63
20/28 + 5/63 is 50/63.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 20/252 = 180 + 20/252 = 200/252 - 200/252 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 20/28 + 5/63 = 50/63
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