Add 16/12 and 40/63, Solve 1 4/12 + 40/63 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 40/63

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 40/63

16/12 + 40/63 is 124/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
16/12 = 16 × 21/12 × 21 = 336/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
Add the two like fractions:
336/252 + 160/252 = 336 + 160/252 = 496/252
496/252 simplified gives 124/63
So, 16/12 + 40/63 = 124/63
In mixed form: 161/63

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