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Add 6/63 and 28/36

6/63 + 28/36 is 55/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/252 + 196/252 = 24 + 196/252 = 220/252
  5. 220/252 simplified gives 55/63
  6. So, 6/63 + 28/36 = 55/63

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