Add 16/25 and 9/63
16/25 + 9/63 is 137/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
16/25 = 16 × 63/25 × 63 = 1008/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
9/63 = 9 × 25/63 × 25 = 225/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1575 + 225/1575 = 1008 + 225/1575 = 1233/1575 - 1233/1575 simplified gives 137/175
- So, 16/25 + 9/63 = 137/175
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