Add 9/28 and 48/63
9/28 + 48/63 is 13/12.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Add the two like fractions:
81/252 + 192/252 = 81 + 192/252 = 273/252 - 273/252 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 9/28 + 48/63 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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