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Add 16/12 and 42/63

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 42/63

16/12 + 42/63 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    16/12 = 16 × 21/12 × 21 = 336/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/252 + 168/252 = 336 + 168/252 = 504/252
  5. 504/252 simplified gives 2/1
  6. So, 16/12 + 42/63 = 2/1

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