Add 28/36 and 56/63
28/36 + 56/63 is 5/3.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 224/252 = 196 + 224/252 = 420/252 - 420/252 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 28/36 + 56/63 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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