Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/12 and 28/63

7/12 + 28/63 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    7/12 = 7 × 21/12 × 21 = 147/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/252 + 112/252 = 147 + 112/252 = 259/252
  5. 259/252 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 7/12 + 28/63 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com