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Add 28/63 and 30/36

28/63 + 30/36 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/252 + 210/252 = 112 + 210/252 = 322/252
  5. 322/252 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 28/63 + 30/36 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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