Add 3/36 and 6/28
3/36 + 6/28 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 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 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 54/252 = 21 + 54/252 = 75/252 - 75/252 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 3/36 + 6/28 = 25/84
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