Add 63/36 and 25/28
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 25/28
63/36 + 25/28 is 37/14.
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,
63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 225/252 = 441 + 225/252 = 666/252 - 666/252 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 63/36 + 25/28 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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