Add 24/28 and 5/63
24/28 + 5/63 is 59/63.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 20/252 = 216 + 20/252 = 236/252 - 236/252 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 24/28 + 5/63 = 59/63
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