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Add 16/63 and 16/10

1st number: 16/63, 2nd number: 1 6/10

16/63 + 16/10 is 584/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 10 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    16/10 = 16 × 63/10 × 63 = 1008/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/630 + 1008/630 = 160 + 1008/630 = 1168/630
  5. 1168/630 simplified gives 584/315
  6. So, 16/63 + 16/10 = 584/315
    In mixed form: 1269/315

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