Add 3/28 and 63/84
3/28 + 63/84 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
9/84 + 63/84 = 9 + 63/84 = 72/84 - 72/84 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 3/28 + 63/84 = 6/7
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