Add 16/30 and 8/63
16/30 + 8/63 is 208/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
16/30 = 16 × 21/30 × 21 = 336/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630 - Add the two like fractions:
336/630 + 80/630 = 336 + 80/630 = 416/630 - 416/630 simplified gives 208/315
- So, 16/30 + 8/63 = 208/315
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