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Add 9/63 and 2/28

9/63 + 2/28 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/252 + 18/252 = 36 + 18/252 = 54/252
  5. 54/252 simplified gives 3/14
  6. So, 9/63 + 2/28 = 3/14

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