Add 8/63 and 28/36
8/63 + 28/36 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
32/252 + 196/252 = 32 + 196/252 = 228/252 - 228/252 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 8/63 + 28/36 = 19/21
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