Add 36/64 and 6/28
36/64 + 6/28 is 87/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
36/64 = 36 × 7/64 × 7 = 252/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
6/28 = 6 × 16/28 × 16 = 96/448 - Add the two like fractions:
252/448 + 96/448 = 252 + 96/448 = 348/448 - 348/448 simplified gives 87/112
- So, 36/64 + 6/28 = 87/112
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