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Add 16/63 and 1/25

16/63 + 1/25 is 463/1575.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    16/63 = 16 × 25/63 × 25 = 400/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    1/25 = 1 × 63/25 × 63 = 63/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/1575 + 63/1575 = 400 + 63/1575 = 463/1575
  5. So, 16/63 + 1/25 = 463/1575

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