Add 36/6 and 63/28
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 2 7/28
36/6 + 63/28 is 33/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 189/84 = 504 + 189/84 = 693/84 - 693/84 simplified gives 33/4
- So, 36/6 + 63/28 = 33/4
In mixed form: 81/4
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