Add 7/28 and 28/63
7/28 + 28/63 is 25/36.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 112/252 = 63 + 112/252 = 175/252 - 175/252 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 7/28 + 28/63 = 25/36
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