Add 16/63 and 1/18
16/63 + 1/18 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Add the two like fractions:
32/126 + 7/126 = 32 + 7/126 = 39/126 - 39/126 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 16/63 + 1/18 = 13/42
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