Add 3/28 and 15/36
3/28 + 15/36 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 105/252 = 27 + 105/252 = 132/252 - 132/252 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 3/28 + 15/36 = 11/21
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