Add 54/28 and 36/63
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 36/63
54/28 + 36/63 is 5/2.
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,
54/28 = 54 × 9/28 × 9 = 486/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
486/252 + 144/252 = 486 + 144/252 = 630/252 - 630/252 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 54/28 + 36/63 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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