Add 60/28 and 5/63
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 5/63
60/28 + 5/63 is 20/9.
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,
60/28 = 60 × 9/28 × 9 = 540/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Add the two like fractions:
540/252 + 20/252 = 540 + 20/252 = 560/252 - 560/252 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 60/28 + 5/63 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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