Add 6/36 and 10/28
6/36 + 10/28 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
10/28 = 10 × 9/28 × 9 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 90/252 = 42 + 90/252 = 132/252 - 132/252 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 6/36 + 10/28 = 11/21
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