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Add 6/28 and 20/63

6/28 + 20/63 is 67/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/252 + 80/252 = 54 + 80/252 = 134/252
  5. 134/252 simplified gives 67/126
  6. So, 6/28 + 20/63 = 67/126

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