Add 28/6 and 63/84
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 63/84
28/6 + 63/84 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
28/6 = 28 × 14/6 × 14 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 63/84 = 392 + 63/84 = 455/84 - 455/84 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 28/6 + 63/84 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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