Add 63/9 and 7/28
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 7/28
63/9 + 7/28 is 29/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
63/9 = 63 × 28/9 × 28 = 1764/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/252 + 63/252 = 1764 + 63/252 = 1827/252 - 1827/252 simplified gives 29/4
- So, 63/9 + 7/28 = 29/4
In mixed form: 71/4
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