Add 3/28 and 2/63
3/28 + 2/63 is 5/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 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 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 8/252 = 27 + 8/252 = 35/252 - 35/252 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 3/28 + 2/63 = 5/36
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