Add 28/36 and 28/63
28/36 + 28/63 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 112/252 = 196 + 112/252 = 308/252 - 308/252 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 28/36 + 28/63 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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