Add 28/63 and 15/84
28/63 + 15/84 is 157/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 45/252 = 112 + 45/252 = 157/252 - So, 28/63 + 15/84 = 157/252
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