Add 5/28 and 54/63
5/28 + 54/63 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 216/252 = 45 + 216/252 = 261/252 - 261/252 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 5/28 + 54/63 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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