Add 1/63 and 16/4
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 4 0/4
1/63 + 16/4 is 253/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
16/4 = 16 × 63/4 × 63 = 1008/252 - Add the two like fractions:
4/252 + 1008/252 = 4 + 1008/252 = 1012/252 - 1012/252 simplified gives 253/63
- So, 1/63 + 16/4 = 253/63
In mixed form: 41/63
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