Add 16/24 and 6/63
16/24 + 6/63 is 16/21.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 48/504 = 336 + 48/504 = 384/504 - 384/504 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 16/24 + 6/63 = 16/21
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