Add 16/63 and 12/25
16/63 + 12/25 is 1156/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
16/63 = 16 × 25/63 × 25 = 400/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
12/25 = 12 × 63/25 × 63 = 756/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1575 + 756/1575 = 400 + 756/1575 = 1156/1575 - So, 16/63 + 12/25 = 1156/1575
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