Add 6/28 and 14/36
6/28 + 14/36 is 38/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
54/252 + 98/252 = 54 + 98/252 = 152/252 - 152/252 simplified gives 38/63
- So, 6/28 + 14/36 = 38/63
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