Add 16/28 and 1/63
16/28 + 1/63 is 37/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 4/252 = 144 + 4/252 = 148/252 - 148/252 simplified gives 37/63
- So, 16/28 + 1/63 = 37/63
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