Add 16/24 and 30/63
16/24 + 30/63 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 240/504 = 336 + 240/504 = 576/504 - 576/504 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 16/24 + 30/63 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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