Add 16/36 and 25/63
16/36 + 25/63 is 53/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 100/252 = 112 + 100/252 = 212/252 - 212/252 simplified gives 53/63
- So, 16/36 + 25/63 = 53/63
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