Add 16/63 and 18/70
16/63 + 18/70 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630 - Add the two like fractions:
160/630 + 162/630 = 160 + 162/630 = 322/630 - 322/630 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 16/63 + 18/70 = 23/45
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