Add 16/63 and 27/81
16/63 + 27/81 is 37/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
16/63 = 16 × 9/63 × 9 = 144/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
27/81 = 27 × 7/81 × 7 = 189/567 - Add the two like fractions:
144/567 + 189/567 = 144 + 189/567 = 333/567 - 333/567 simplified gives 37/63
- So, 16/63 + 27/81 = 37/63
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