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Add 16/10 and 15/63

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 15/63

16/10 + 15/63 is 193/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    16/10 = 16 × 63/10 × 63 = 1008/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/630 + 150/630 = 1008 + 150/630 = 1158/630
  5. 1158/630 simplified gives 193/105
  6. So, 16/10 + 15/63 = 193/105
    In mixed form: 188/105

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