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Add 20/63 and 21/28

20/63 + 21/28 is 269/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/252 + 189/252 = 80 + 189/252 = 269/252
  5. So, 20/63 + 21/28 = 269/252
    In mixed form: 117/252

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