Add 7/4 and 28/63
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 28/63
7/4 + 28/63 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
7/4 = 7 × 63/4 × 63 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 112/252 = 441 + 112/252 = 553/252 - 553/252 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 7/4 + 28/63 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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