Add 28/63 and 36/49
28/63 + 36/49 is 520/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
28/63 = 28 × 7/63 × 7 = 196/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
36/49 = 36 × 9/49 × 9 = 324/441 - Add the two like fractions:
196/441 + 324/441 = 196 + 324/441 = 520/441 - So, 28/63 + 36/49 = 520/441
In mixed form: 179/441
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