Add 16/20 and 16/63
16/20 + 16/63 is 332/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
16/20 = 16 × 63/20 × 63 = 1008/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
16/63 = 16 × 20/63 × 20 = 320/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1260 + 320/1260 = 1008 + 320/1260 = 1328/1260 - 1328/1260 simplified gives 332/315
- So, 16/20 + 16/63 = 332/315
In mixed form: 117/315
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