Add 9/36 and 4/28
9/36 + 4/28 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 36/252 = 63 + 36/252 = 99/252 - 99/252 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 9/36 + 4/28 = 11/28
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