Add 16/63 and 27/56
16/63 + 27/56 is 53/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504 - Add the two like fractions:
128/504 + 243/504 = 128 + 243/504 = 371/504 - 371/504 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 16/63 + 27/56 = 53/72
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