Add 16/63 and 21/75
16/63 + 21/75 is 841/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 75 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 75 × 21 = 1575,
21/75 = 21 × 21/75 × 21 = 441/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1575 + 441/1575 = 400 + 441/1575 = 841/1575 - So, 16/63 + 21/75 = 841/1575
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