Add 7/36 and 27/28, Solve 7/36 + 27/28 as a fraction

Add 7/36 and 27/28

7/36 + 27/28 is 73/63.

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,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252
Add the two like fractions:
49/252 + 243/252 = 49 + 243/252 = 292/252
292/252 simplified gives 73/63
So, 7/36 + 27/28 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63

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