Add 16/63 and 18/6, Solve 16/63 + 3 0/6 as a fraction

Add 16/63 and 18/6

1^st number: 16/63, 2^nd number: 3 0/6

16/63 + 18/6 is 205/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 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 6 × 21 = 126,
18/6 = 18 × 21/6 × 21 = 378/126
Add the two like fractions:
32/126 + 378/126 = 32 + 378/126 = 410/126
410/126 simplified gives 205/63
So, 16/63 + 18/6 = 205/63
In mixed form: 316/63

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