Add 16/6 and 20/63
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 20/63
16/6 + 20/63 is 188/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
16/6 = 16 × 21/6 × 21 = 336/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126 - Add the two like fractions:
336/126 + 40/126 = 336 + 40/126 = 376/126 - 376/126 simplified gives 188/63
- So, 16/6 + 20/63 = 188/63
In mixed form: 262/63
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