Add 28/63 and 14/36
28/63 + 14/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 98/252 = 112 + 98/252 = 210/252 - 210/252 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 28/63 + 14/36 = 5/6
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