Add 16/63 and 27/20, Solve 16/63 + 1 7/20 as a fraction

Add 16/63 and 27/20

1^st number: 16/63, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

16/63 + 27/20 is 2021/1260.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
16/63 = 16 × 20/63 × 20 = 320/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
27/20 = 27 × 63/20 × 63 = 1701/1260
Add the two like fractions:
320/1260 + 1701/1260 = 320 + 1701/1260 = 2021/1260
So, 16/63 + 27/20 = 2021/1260
In mixed form: 1761/1260

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