Add 8/28 and 16/36
8/28 + 16/36 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 112/252 = 72 + 112/252 = 184/252 - 184/252 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 8/28 + 16/36 = 46/63
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