Add 8/63 and 24/28
8/63 + 24/28 is 62/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
32/252 + 216/252 = 32 + 216/252 = 248/252 - 248/252 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 8/63 + 24/28 = 62/63
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