Add 16/63 and 21/80
16/63 + 21/80 is 2603/5040.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
16/63 = 16 × 80/63 × 80 = 1280/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
21/80 = 21 × 63/80 × 63 = 1323/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/5040 + 1323/5040 = 1280 + 1323/5040 = 2603/5040 - So, 16/63 + 21/80 = 2603/5040
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