Add 9/28 and 20/63
9/28 + 20/63 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Add the two like fractions:
81/252 + 80/252 = 81 + 80/252 = 161/252 - 161/252 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 9/28 + 20/63 = 23/36
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