Add 3/36 and 28/63
3/36 + 28/63 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 112/252 = 21 + 112/252 = 133/252 - 133/252 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 3/36 + 28/63 = 19/36
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