Add 16/63 and 15/35
16/63 + 15/35 is 43/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
80/315 + 135/315 = 80 + 135/315 = 215/315 - 215/315 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 16/63 + 15/35 = 43/63
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